Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

Doctoral degree · Central Michigan University · Mount Pleasant, MI

CIP 51.02

$74,265Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$88,310Median earnings 4 years after

—Median earnings 5 years after

$106,174Median federal debt

—Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Communication Disorders Sciences and Services at Central Michigan University earn a median of $74,265 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 $106,174, about 143% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $74,265 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $106,174.

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