Program Analysis
Graduates earn $26,636/yr, roughly in line with the $25,392 national median for Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.
The 12.6x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.
AI risk is moderate — 46% task exposure — and the 8% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $15,876 debt-to-$26,636 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
At #77 out of 103 programs, Metropolitan State University of Denver's financial outcomes for Communication Disorders Sciences and Services trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.
Earnings growth from $26,636 to $48,554 over five years (82% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.