Communication Disorders at Wayne State University
Detroit, MI · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Communication Disorders Sciences and Services
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
29
Optimistic
29
Base Case
32
Pessimistic
Earnings
$24,474/yr (-4% vs median)
AI Risk
High (46% exposed)
Job Market
Large (41,400 openings/yr)
ROI
11.2x earnings multiple (5.3x 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 | $642K | $641K | $568K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 11.2x | 11.2x | 9.9x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 5.3x | 5.3x | 4.7x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 61% | 60% | 41% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 29 | 29 | 32 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$57,188
Out-of-state: $121,676 (5.3x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,500
10.1 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$56,144
129% growth from Year 1
About Wayne State University
Wayne State University accepts 82% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, serving 15,676 students in Detroit, MI. With 43% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Wayne State University's Communication Disorders program score?
This program scores 29/100 — 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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