Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

Master's degree · Vanderbilt University · Nashville, TN

CIP 51.02

$60,970Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$77,951Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$100,276Median federal debt
19Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Communication Disorders Sciences and Services at Vanderbilt University earn a median of $60,970 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 $100,276, about 164% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Memphis
Memphis
$58,046$31,244
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Memphis
$52,331$41,000
Tennessee State University
Nashville
$51,545$41,000
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City
$49,976$30,750

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $60,970 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $100,276.

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