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Communication Disorders Sciences and Services at Utah State University

Logan, UT · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $30,239/yr (19% vs median)

AI Risk High (46% exposed)

Job Market Large (41,400 openings/yr)

ROI 17.2x earnings multiple (6.4x out-of-state)

Ranked #25 of 103 Communication Disorders Sciences and Services programs Top 25%

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	$637K	$636K	$565K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	17.3x	17.2x	15.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.4x	6.4x	5.7x
Probability of Field Employment	61%	60%	41%
DegreeOutlook Score	39	38	44

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$36,912

Out-of-state: $99,208 (6.4x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$51,476

-39% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$12,647

5.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$59,735

98% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Utah State University's Communication Disorders Sciences and Services graduates start at $30,239/yr — above the $25,392 national average, though not by a wide margin.

The 17.2x 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 11% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $12,647 in median debt clears quickly against $30,239 in annual earnings.

Ranked #25 out of 103 programs, Utah State University's Communication Disorders Sciences and Services program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

Earnings growth from $30,239 to $59,735 over five years (98% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Utah State University

A 94% acceptance rate means Utah State University is accessible to most applicants, one of the larger campuses at 20,342 students in Logan, UT.

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Top Career Paths

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Audiologists $92,120/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Utah State University's Communication Disorders Sciences and Services program score?

This program scores 38/100 — 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.

Why does Utah State University rank so high for Communication Disorders Sciences and Services?

The #25 ranking out of 103 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.

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