Communication Disorders Sciences and Services bachelor's degree programs in Illinois
Compare 10 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
Highest reported earnings in Illinois
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignChampaign · $21,117 federal debt$65,6052Saint Xavier UniversityChicago · $16,420 federal debt$65,2333Illinois State UniversityNormal · $20,500 federal debt$62,5104Eastern Illinois UniversityCharleston · $19,500 federal debt$60,4735Augustana CollegeRock Island · $27,000 federal debt$60,2236Elmhurst UniversityElmhurst · $20,500 federal debt$60,1587Governors State UniversityUniversity Park · $25,500 federal debt$58,4558Southern Illinois University-CarbondaleCarbondale · $22,225 federal debt$55,2179Southern Illinois University EdwardsvilleEdwardsville · $19,500 federal debt$54,61510Northern Illinois UniversityDekalb · $22,500 federal debt$49,653
CAREER CONTEXT IN IL
What related occupations pay in Illinois
These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.
25-1071Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary
- State median wage
- $92,860
- Middle 50% wage range
- $63,170–$132,950
- State employment
- 7,740
- Projected growth
- +17.9%
- Annual openings
- 24,900
29-1127Speech-Language Pathologists
- State median wage
- $95,080
- Middle 50% wage range
- $76,590–$108,330
- State employment
- 9,040
- Projected growth
- +16.6%
- Annual openings
- 12,500
29-1181Audiologists
- State median wage
- $93,510
- Middle 50% wage range
- $82,790–$110,790
- State employment
- 330
- Projected growth
- +11.0%
- Annual openings
- 600
Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Illinois; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.
ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS
Compare every available outcome
Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.
| # | College | City | Median year-4 earnings | Median federal debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | Champaign | $65,605 | $21,117 |
| 2 | Saint Xavier University | Chicago | $65,233 | $16,420 |
| 3 | Illinois State University | Normal | $62,510 | $20,500 |
| 4 | Eastern Illinois University | Charleston | $60,473 | $19,500 |
| 5 | Augustana College | Rock Island | $60,223 | $27,000 |
| 6 | Elmhurst University | Elmhurst | $60,158 | $20,500 |
| 7 | Governors State University | University Park | $58,455 | $25,500 |
| 8 | Southern Illinois University-Carbondale | Carbondale | $55,217 | $22,225 |
| 9 | Southern Illinois University Edwardsville | Edwardsville | $54,615 | $19,500 |
| 10 | Northern Illinois University | Dekalb | $49,653 | $22,500 |
This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.
A quick read on Communication Disorders Sciences and Services in Illinois
What do Communication Disorders Sciences and Services bachelor's degree graduates earn in Illinois?
Across 10 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $60,158 four years after completion.
How much federal debt is reported for these programs?
The median is $20,500 among the 10 programs reporting federal debt.
Which Illinois colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.