Communication Disorders Sciences and Services at SUNY College at Plattsburgh

Plattsburgh, NY · Public · Bachelor's Degree
36 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
37
Optimistic
36
Base Case
40
Pessimistic
Earnings $24,536/yr (-3% vs median)
AI Risk High (46% exposed)
Job Market Large (41,400 openings/yr)
ROI 19.3x earnings multiple (9.1x out-of-state)
Ranked #34 of 103 Communication Disorders Sciences and Services programs Top 50%

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 $688K $686K $599K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 19.4x 19.3x 16.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 9.2x 9.1x 8.0x
Probability of Field Employment 61% 60% 41%
DegreeOutlook Score 37 36 40

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$35,524
Out-of-state: $75,164 (9.1x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$66,188
-86% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,850
10.2 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$59,848
144% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $24,536/yr, Communication Disorders Sciences and Services graduates from SUNY College at Plattsburgh land near the $25,392 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The 19.3x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 46% task exposure — and the 13% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $20,850 debt-to-$24,536 income ratio translates to about 10 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #34 out of 103 programs, SUNY College at Plattsburgh's Communication Disorders Sciences and Services offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

Earnings growth from $24,536 to $59,848 over five years (144% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About SUNY College at Plattsburgh

With 75% of applicants admitted, SUNY College at Plattsburgh prioritizes broad access, a smaller institution with 3,789 students in Plattsburgh, NY.

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Top Career Paths

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does SUNY College at Plattsburgh's Communication Disorders Sciences and Services program score?
This program scores 36/100 — 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 →