Communication Disorders at SUNY College at Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Communication Disorders Sciences and Services
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
37
Optimistic
36
Base Case
40
Pessimistic
Earnings
$24,536/yr (-3% vs median)
AI Risk
High (46% exposed)
Job Market
Large (41,400 openings/yr)
ROI
19.3x earnings multiple (9.1x 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 | $688K | $686K | $599K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 19.4x | 19.3x | 16.9x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 9.2x | 9.1x | 8.0x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 61% | 60% | 41% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 37 | 36 | 40 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$35,524
Out-of-state: $75,164 (9.1x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,850
10.2 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$59,848
144% growth from Year 1
About SUNY College at Plattsburgh
With 75% of applicants admitted, SUNY College at Plattsburgh prioritizes broad access, a smaller institution with 3,789 students in Plattsburgh, NY.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does SUNY College at Plattsburgh's Communication Disorders program score?
This program scores 36/100 — 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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