Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

Master's degree · Western Carolina University · Cullowhee, NC

CIP 51.02

$53,673Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$56,344Median earnings 4 years after
$54,776Median earnings 5 years after
$41,000Median federal debt
27Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Communication Disorders Sciences and Services at Western Carolina University earn a median of $53,673 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 $41,000, about 76% 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
Appalachian State University
Boone
$55,086$39,727
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro
$54,267$32,308

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $53,673 one year after graduation and $54,776 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $41,000.

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