Cheapest Communication Disorders Sciences and Services Colleges in Massachusetts

Worcester State University delivers the state's most affordable Communication Disorders Sciences and Services program at $14,738 net cost, while Northeastern University graduates earn $54,109 annually. Massachusetts provides strong career prospects for speech-language pathologists across its major medical centers including Massachusetts General Hospital and Boston Children's Hospital. The $32,000 gap between the cheapest and most expensive options reflects the state's mix of accessible public universities and premium private institutions.

Programs

$14,738 – $46,766

Net Price Range

$28,996

Avg. Program Earnings

72.5%

Avg. Graduation Rate

9 Communication Disorders Sciences and Services Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	Worcester State University Worcester, Massachusetts	$14,738	$11,286	55.5%	87.7%
2	Bridgewater State University Bridgewater, Massachusetts	$17,970	$11,389	54.6%	87.7%
3	College of Our Lady of the Elms Chicopee, Massachusetts	$21,436	$42,061	64.7%	90.9%
4	University of Massachusetts-Amherst Amherst, Massachusetts	$23,691	$17,357	83.2%	63.5%
5	Gordon College Wenham, Massachusetts	$24,817	$28,100	67.6%	91.8%
6	Boston University Boston, Massachusetts	$26,996	$65,168	90.0%	14.4%
7	Springfield College Springfield, Massachusetts	$29,187	$43,707	67.6%	75.6%
8	Northeastern University Boston, Massachusetts	$32,116	$63,141	90.4%	6.8%
9	Emerson College Boston, Massachusetts	$46,766	$55,392	79.3%	42.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Worcester State University so affordable for Communication Disorders students?

Worcester State University charges just $14,738 in net costs with an 87.66% acceptance rate, making it the most accessible option. The public university model keeps tuition low while maintaining a 55.50% graduation rate.

How do earnings vary between the cheapest and most expensive programs?

Northeastern University graduates earn $54,109 annually despite costing $32,116 in net expenses, while UMass Amherst graduates earn $20,748 with lower costs at $23,691. The earnings gap of over $33,000 reflects different program focuses and career pathways.

Does attending a private college guarantee better graduation rates in this field?

Boston University and Northeastern University both achieve 90% graduation rates, but several private colleges like College of Our Lady of the Elms graduate 64.70% of students. Public options like UMass Amherst actually outperform many private schools at 83.20%.

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