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Public universities dominate affordable Communication Disorders Sciences and Services options in Kansas, with four of five programs costing under $18,000 annually. Central Christian College stands out at $12,473 net cost despite being private, while top-tier Kansas State runs $17,883. The state's aging rural population creates steady demand for speech-language pathologists, particularly in smaller communities where healthcare access remains limited. Fort Hays State offers the lowest debt load at $21,500, making it attractive for students entering a field where starting salaries average $21,508.
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Programs
$12,473 – $17,883
Net Price Range
$21,508
Avg. Program Earnings
52.3%
Avg. Graduation Rate

5 Communication Disorders Sciences and Services Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $12,473 $21,000 23.0%
2 $13,493 $5,633 47.8% 88.0%
3 $13,776 $9,322 51.4% 94.9%
4 $17,365 $11,700 68.8% 87.8%
5 $17,883 $10,942 70.5% 95.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Central Christian College competitive with public universities for this major?

Central Christian's $12,473 net cost undercuts even Fort Hays State University by over $1,000 annually. The private college achieves this through substantial financial aid packages that bring costs below its $21,000 sticker price.

How do graduation rates vary among Kansas programs?

Graduation rates span from 23% at Central Christian to 70.5% at Kansas State University. The public universities cluster between 47.8% and 70.5%, while the private option lags significantly behind despite its lower net cost.

Does student debt differ significantly between these programs?

Kansas State graduates carry the lowest debt at $17,000, while University of Kansas students average $22,250. Fort Hays State falls in between at $21,500, making it a middle option for both cost and debt burden.

Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.