Median Earnings (1yr)
$57,490
39th percentile
40th percentile in Michigan

Earnings Distribution

How Western Michigan University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School1 Year4 YearsGrowth
Western Michigan University$57,490$55,733-3%
Wayne State University$57,770$60,950+6%
Calvin University$63,533$59,805-6%
Central Michigan University$56,756$59,014+4%
Michigan State University$57,845$57,587-0%

Compare to Similar Programs in Michigan

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services masters's programs at peer institutions in Michigan (8 total in state)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Western Michigan UniversityKalamazoo$15,298$57,490$55,733โ€”โ€”
Andrews UniversityBerrien Springs$33,710$65,951โ€”โ€”โ€”
Calvin UniversityGrand Rapids$38,670$63,533$59,805โ€”โ€”
Michigan State UniversityEast Lansing$15,988$57,845$57,587โ€”โ€”
Wayne State UniversityDetroit$14,297$57,770$60,950โ€”โ€”
Grand Valley State UniversityAllendale$14,628$57,167$54,589โ€”โ€”
National Medianโ€”$59,150โ€”โ€”โ€”

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with communication disorders sciences and services graduates

Speech-Language Pathologists

Assess and treat persons with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders. May select alternative communication systems and teach their use. May perform research related to speech and language problems.

$95,410/yrJobs growth:Master's degree

Audiologists

Assess and treat persons with hearing and related disorders. May fit hearing aids and provide auditory training. May perform research related to hearing problems.

$92,120/yrJobs growth:Doctoral or professional degree

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:
About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Western Michigan University, approximately 25% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.