Communication Disorders Sciences and Services
Master's degree · Northern Illinois University · Dekalb, IL
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Communication Disorders Sciences and Services at Northern Illinois University earn a median of $58,817 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 $44,534, about 76% of first-year earnings.
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services (Master's degree) at other Illinois schools
| College | Earnings (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 |
| Elmhurst University Elmhurst | $57,711 | $41,000 |
| Western Illinois University Macomb | $56,611 | $27,407 |
| Illinois State University Normal | $54,477 | $18,000 |
| 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 Northern Illinois University make?
The median salary is $58,817 one year after graduation and $65,635 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $44,534.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.