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Communication Disorders Sciences and Services at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce

Mercedita, PR · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $9,347/yr (-63% vs median)

AI Risk High (46% exposed)

Job Market Large (41,400 openings/yr)

ROI 11.9x earnings multiple

Ranked #103 of 103 Communication Disorders Sciences and Services programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Communication Disorders Sciences and Services graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$264K	$266K	$311K
Earnings Multiple	11.8x	11.9x	13.9x
Probability of Field Employment	61%	60%	41%
DegreeOutlook Score	16	16	14

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$22,320

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$32,980

-48% less than sticker · See by income

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$11,185

20% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Starting salaries of $9,347/yr fall 63% below the $25,392 national median for Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. The financial case depends heavily on whether tuition compensates.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 11.9x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Communication Disorders Sciences and Services programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Communication Disorders Sciences and Services's typical career paths, with 46% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a -18% gap from the optimistic case.

Ranked #103 of 103 Communication Disorders Sciences and Services programs, Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Five-year earnings of $11,185 are relatively flat compared to the $9,347 starting salary — typical of fields with stable but capped salary bands.

About Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce has a 70% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, a smaller institution with 2,602 students in Mercedita, PR. 82% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity.

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Top Career Paths

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Communication Disorders Sciences and Services at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce?

A score of 16/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Will AI replace Communication Disorders Sciences and Services careers?

With 46% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $310,527 in decade earnings vs $263,961 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Communication Disorders Sciences and Services from Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce?

First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →