Communication Disorders at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Communication Disorders Sciences and Services
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
32
Optimistic
31
Base Case
37
Pessimistic
Earnings
$30,693/yr (21% vs median)
AI Risk
High (46% exposed)
Job Market
Large (41,400 openings/yr)
ROI
9.1x earnings multiple (4.0x 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 | $634K | $632K | $562K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 9.1x | 9.1x | 8.1x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 4.0x | 4.0x | 3.6x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 61% | 60% | 41% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 32 | 31 | 37 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$69,428
Out-of-state: $157,172 (4.0x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,375
8.7 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$59,695
94% growth from Year 1
About University of Massachusetts-Amherst
University of Massachusetts-Amherst's 58% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, with 23,694 students enrolled in Amherst, MA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does University of Massachusetts-Amherst's Communication Disorders program score?
This program scores 31/100 — 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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