Communication Disorders Sciences and Services at University of South Florida

Tampa, FL · Public · Bachelor's Degree
35 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
35
Optimistic
35
Base Case
41
Pessimistic
Earnings $28,425/yr (12% vs median)
AI Risk High (46% exposed)
Job Market Large (41,400 openings/yr)
ROI 21.1x earnings multiple (7.8x out-of-state)
Ranked #40 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 $542K $541K $500K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 21.1x 21.1x 19.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 7.8x 7.8x 7.2x
Probability of Field Employment 61% 60% 41%
DegreeOutlook Score 35 35 41

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$25,640
Out-of-state: $69,296 (7.8x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$40,172
-57% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$17,750
7.5 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$49,517
74% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

University of South Florida's Communication Disorders Sciences and Services graduates start at $28,425/yr — above the $25,392 national average, though not by a wide margin.

The 21.1x 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 8% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $17,750 debt-to-$28,425 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #40 out of 103 programs, University of South Florida's Communication Disorders Sciences and Services offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

Earnings growth from $28,425 to $49,517 over five years (74% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About University of South Florida

University of South Florida's 41% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, serving a student body of 36,299 in Tampa, FL.

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Top Career Paths

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does University of South Florida's Communication Disorders Sciences and Services program score?
This program scores 35/100 — 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 →