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Doctoral (Professional)-5% vs national median117 grads tracked

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services at State University of New York at Buffalo

Ranked 21st of 22 doctoral (professional) programs in Communication Disorders Sciences and Services by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$73,499
middle 50%: $57,832 – $87,639
Median · 5 years out
$84,706
middle 50%: $67,570 – $109,162
Median · 10 years out
$103,997
middle 50%: $75,158 – $120,999

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Communication Disorders Sciences and Services (doctoral (professional)) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of State University of New York at Buffalo's doctoral (professional) program in Communication Disorders Sciences and Services earn a median $73,499 one year after graduating, rising to $103,997 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 5% below the national median of $89,177 for this field, ranking 21st of 22 reporting programs.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

Will the degree pay for itself?

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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
4.5 yrs
≈ $4,729 total interest

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