Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

Doctoral degree · Northwestern University · Evanston, IL

CIP 51.02

$82,034Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$91,009Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$63,500Median federal debt
28Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Communication Disorders Sciences and Services at Northwestern University earn a median of $82,034 one year after completing the program. Nationally, doctoral degree graduates in this field earn a median of $88,343 four years after graduating (middle half: $75,184–$105,210). Median debt is $63,500, about 77% of first-year earnings.

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services (Doctoral degree) at other Illinois schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Rush University
Chicago
$80,786$157,058

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $82,034 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $63,500.

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