Communication Disorders at University of South Florida
Tampa, FL · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Communication Disorders Sciences and Services
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
35
Optimistic
35
Base Case
41
Pessimistic
Earnings
$28,425/yr (12% vs median)
AI Risk
High (46% exposed)
Job Market
Large (41,400 openings/yr)
ROI
21.1x earnings multiple (7.8x 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 | $542K | $541K | $500K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 21.1x | 21.1x | 19.5x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 7.8x | 7.8x | 7.2x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 61% | 60% | 41% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 35 | 35 | 41 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$25,640
Out-of-state: $69,296 (7.8x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$17,750
7.5 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$49,517
74% growth from Year 1
About University of South Florida
University of South Florida's 41% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, serving a student body of 36,299 in Tampa, FL.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does University of South Florida's Communication Disorders program score?
This program scores 35/100 — 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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