Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

Master's degree · Illinois State University · Normal, IL

CIP 51.02

$54,477Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$55,353Median earnings 4 years after
$66,546Median earnings 5 years after
$18,000Median federal debt
33Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Communication Disorders Sciences and Services at Illinois State University earn a median of $54,477 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 $18,000, about 33% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign
$68,629$51,665
Rush University
Chicago
$65,171$74,668
Saint Xavier University
Chicago
$64,446$47,030
Midwestern University-Downers Grove
Downers Grove
$63,128$115,559
Northwestern University
Evanston
$62,757$116,714
Governors State University
University Park
$59,492$42,900
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston
$59,451$39,565
Northern Illinois University
Dekalb
$58,817$44,534
Elmhurst University
Elmhurst
$57,711$41,000
Western Illinois University
Macomb
$56,611$27,407
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville
$53,653$27,643
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale
$49,096$41,000

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $54,477 one year after graduation and $66,546 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $18,000.

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