Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

Doctoral degree · Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans · New Orleans, LA

CIP 51.02

$75,844Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$82,417Median earnings 4 years after

$80,930Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

—Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Communication Disorders Sciences and Services at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans earn a median of $75,844 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).

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Communication Disorders Sciences and Services graduates from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans make?

The median salary is $75,844 one year after graduation and $80,930 after five years.

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