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Communication Disorders Sciences and Services at Bridgewater State University

Bridgewater, MA · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $27,901/yr (10% vs median)

AI Risk High (46% exposed)

Job Market Large (41,400 openings/yr)

ROI 8.5x earnings multiple (5.5x out-of-state)

Ranked #88 of 103 Communication Disorders Sciences and Services programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Communication Disorders Sciences and Services graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$388K	$389K	$395K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	8.5x	8.5x	8.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.5x	5.5x	5.6x
Probability of Field Employment	61%	60%	41%
DegreeOutlook Score	24	23	29

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$45,556

Out-of-state: $70,116 (5.5x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$71,880

-58% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$24,009

10.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $27,901/yr, edging above the $25,392 national average for Communication Disorders Sciences and Services — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.

The earnings-to-cost ratio of 8.5x signals a solid financial return — projected decade earnings comfortably exceed the tuition investment.

Some AI exposure exists in Communication Disorders Sciences and Services's typical career paths, with 46% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a -2% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $24,009 represents roughly 10 months of the $27,901 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

Ranked #88 of 103 Communication Disorders Sciences and Services programs, Bridgewater State University falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About Bridgewater State University

Bridgewater State University has a 89% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, enrolling 7,899 students in Bridgewater, MA.

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Top Career Paths

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Communication Disorders Sciences and Services at Bridgewater State University?

A score of 23/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Will AI replace Communication Disorders Sciences and Services careers?

With 46% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $394,947 in decade earnings vs $387,936 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →