Communication Disorders at California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Communication Disorders Sciences and Services
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
39
Optimistic
39
Base Case
41
Pessimistic
Earnings
$22,463/yr (-12% vs median)
AI Risk
High (46% exposed)
Job Market
Large (41,400 openings/yr)
ROI
26.6x earnings multiple (9.8x out-of-state)
How AI Changes the Outlook
Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Communication Disorders graduates.
| Optimistic No Disruption |
Base Case Gradual AI |
Pessimistic Aggressive AI |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $745K | $743K | $638K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 26.7x | 26.6x | 22.9x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 9.9x | 9.8x | 8.5x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 61% | 60% | 41% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 39 | 39 | 41 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$27,920
Out-of-state: $75,440 (9.8x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$17,143
9.2 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$62,131
177% growth from Year 1
About California State University-Fresno
California State University-Fresno accepts 96% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, with 21,070 students enrolled in Fresno, CA. With 56% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does California State University-Fresno's Communication Disorders program score?
This program scores 39/100 — on the lower end for Communication Disorders. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How vulnerable is Communication Disorders to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Communication Disorders careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 46% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.
Why does California State University-Fresno rank so high for Communication Disorders?
The #18 ranking out of 103 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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