Communication Disorders at College of Our Lady of the Elms
Chicopee, MA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Communication Disorders Sciences and Services
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
22
Optimistic
21
Base Case
27
Pessimistic
Earnings
$31,890/yr (26% vs median)
AI Risk
High (46% exposed)
Job Market
Large (41,400 openings/yr)
ROI
3.4x earnings multiple
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 | $578K | $577K | $524K |
| Earnings Multiple | 3.4x | 3.4x | 3.1x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 61% | 60% | 41% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 22 | 21 | 27 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$168,244
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
10.2 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$54,871
72% growth from Year 1
About College of Our Lady of the Elms
With 88% of applicants admitted, College of Our Lady of the Elms prioritizes broad access, a smaller institution with 951 students in Chicopee, MA. Pell Grant recipients make up 42% of the student body — a marker of economic diversity. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $85,744 — 49% less than the list price.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does College of Our Lady of the Elms's Communication Disorders program score?
This program scores 21/100 — 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.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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