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Communication Disorders Sciences and Services at College of Our Lady of the Elms

Chicopee, MA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $31,890/yr (26% vs median)

AI Risk High (46% exposed)

Job Market Large (41,400 openings/yr)

ROI 3.4x earnings multiple

Ranked #94 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	$578K	$577K	$524K
Earnings Multiple	3.4x	3.4x	3.1x
Probability of Field Employment	61%	60%	41%
DegreeOutlook Score	22	21	27

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$168,244

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$85,744

49% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$27,000

10.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$54,871

72% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $31,890 per year, Communication Disorders Sciences and Services graduates from College of Our Lady of the Elms significantly outpace the $25,392 national average for this major, reflecting strong employer demand for this program's graduates.

The 3.4x return on tuition is positive but not overwhelming. Financial outcomes depend on keeping costs close to in-state rates.

AI risk is moderate — 46% task exposure — and the 9% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $27,000 debt-to-$31,890 income ratio translates to about 10 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #94 out of 103 programs, College of Our Lady of the Elms's financial outcomes for Communication Disorders Sciences and Services trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $31,890 to $54,871 over five years (72% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About College of Our Lady of the Elms

With 88% of applicants admitted, College of Our Lady of the Elms prioritizes broad access, a smaller institution with 951 students in Chicopee, MA. Pell Grant recipients make up 42% of the student body — a marker of economic diversity. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $85,744 — 49% less than the list price.

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Top Career Paths

Health specialties teachers, postsecondary $105,620/yr

Speech-language pathologists $95,410/yr

Audiologists $92,120/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does College of Our Lady of the Elms's Communication Disorders Sciences and Services program score?

This program scores 21/100 — on the lower end for Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

How vulnerable is Communication Disorders Sciences and Services to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Communication Disorders Sciences and Services careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 46% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

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