Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

Master's degree · Appalachian State University · Boone, NC

CIP 51.02

$55,086Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$63,464Median earnings 4 years after
$60,184Median earnings 5 years after
$39,727Median federal debt
31Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Communication Disorders Sciences and Services at Appalachian State University earn a median of $55,086 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 $39,727, about 72% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
East Carolina University
Greenville
$60,570$36,111
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill
$57,741$50,279
North Carolina Central University
Durham
$57,400$57,887
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro
$54,267$32,308
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee
$53,673$41,000

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $55,086 one year after graduation and $60,184 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $39,727.

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