Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

Master's degree · San Diego State University · San Diego, CA

CIP 51.02

$78,478Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$87,991Median earnings 4 years after
$83,644Median earnings 5 years after
$38,020Median federal debt
44Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Communication Disorders Sciences and Services at San Diego State University earn a median of $78,478 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $67,030 four years after graduating (middle half: $53,057–$82,358). Median debt is $38,020, about 48% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services (Master's degree) at other California schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles
$85,836$40,968
San Francisco State University
San Francisco
$81,670$35,880
University of the Pacific
Stockton
$79,969$102,839
Chapman University
Orange
$79,836—
California State University-Fresno
Fresno
$79,189—
University of Redlands
Redlands
$79,077$79,953
California Baptist University
Riverside
$78,992$71,464
California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento
$78,448$33,556
California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton
$76,358—
Loma Linda University
Loma Linda
$75,945$72,960
California State University-East Bay
Hayward
$74,772$39,757
California State University-San Marcos
San Marcos
$74,686$70,750
California State University-Chico
Chico
$73,232$30,000
California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach
$71,102$21,738
Biola University
La Mirada
$70,949$61,525

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Communication Disorders Sciences and Services graduates from San Diego State University make?

The median salary is $78,478 one year after graduation and $83,644 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $38,020.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.