Communication Disorders Sciences and Services at University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC · Master's Degree · about 68 graduates a year
University of South Carolina-Columbia graduates in communication disorders sciences and services earn 5% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 104% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of South Carolina-Columbia Compares for Communication Disorders Sciences and Services
All 243 colleges reporting communication disorders sciences and services earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $101,094 | $91,989 | #1 | $85,836 |
| 2 | California Baptist University Riverside, CA | $97,691 | $88,892 | #2 | $78,992 |
| 3 | San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA | $95,402 | $86,810 | #5 | $81,670 |
| 4 | University of the Pacific Stockton, CA | $95,081 | $86,517 | #6 | $79,969 |
| 5 | California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA | $93,943 | $85,482 | #7 | $74,772 |
| 6 | California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA | $91,632 | $83,379 | #9 | $78,448 |
| 7 | CUNY Hunter College New York, NY | $91,520 | $87,108 | #4 | $67,285 |
| 8 | California State University-Fullerton Fullerton, CA | $90,382 | $82,242 | #12 | $76,358 |
| 9 | California State University-San Marcos San Marcos, CA | $88,196 | $80,253 | #16 | $74,686 |
| 10 | San Diego State University San Diego, CA | $87,991 | $80,066 | #17 | $78,478 |
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| 157 | Ball State University Muncie, IN | $63,638 | $68,272 | #116 | $56,272 |
| 158 | Appalachian State University Boone, NC | $63,464 | $68,106 | #120 | $55,086 |
| 159 | Cleveland State University Cleveland, OH | $63,455 | $67,716 | #127 | $51,316 |
| 160 | University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia, SC | $63,439 | $70,344 | #89 | $62,291 |
| 161 | Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI | $63,316 | $66,759 | #139 | $56,756 |
| 162 | Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA | $63,278 | $64,354 | #170 | $59,307 |
| 163 | University of North Carolina at Greensboro Greensboro, NC | $63,220 | $67,844 | #126 | $54,267 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of South Carolina-Columbia communication disorders sciences and services graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $62,291 one year after graduating and $63,439 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of South Carolina-Columbia rank for communication disorders sciences and services?
Among 243 colleges reporting earnings for communication disorders sciences and services graduates, University of South Carolina-Columbia ranks #160 by median pay four years after graduation, and #89 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is communication disorders sciences and services at University of South Carolina-Columbia worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% less than the national median for communication disorders sciences and services ($67,030), and the median federal debt at graduation is $66,000.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.