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Cheapest Communication Disorders Sciences and Services Colleges in North Carolina

Ranked by lowest net price after financial aid. See our methodology.

North Carolina's Communication Disorders Sciences and Services programs reveal striking affordability gaps, with net costs ranging from $10,170 at UNC Greensboro to $16,514 at East Carolina University. The state's expanding healthcare sector, particularly within the Research Triangle's medical facilities, creates steady demand for speech-language pathologists and audiologists. Public universities dominate the field with four of five programs, though graduation rates vary dramatically from Shaw University's 20.20% to Appalachian State's 73.10%.
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Programs
$10,170 – $16,514
Net Price Range
$21,972
Avg. Program Earnings
54.5%
Avg. Graduation Rate

5 Communication Disorders Sciences and Services Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $10,170 $7,593 57.9% 91.9%
2 $12,579 $4,532 59.1% 84.8%
3 $14,083 $17,176 20.2% 61.0%
4 $16,487 $7,541 73.1% 83.1%
5 $16,514 $7,361 62.1% 92.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the dramatic difference in graduation rates among North Carolina programs?

Graduation rates span from 20.20% at Shaw University to 73.10% at Appalachian State University, a 53-point gap. Shaw University, the only private option, shows significantly lower completion rates despite moderate net costs of $14,083. The four public universities maintain graduation rates between 57.90% and 73.10%.

How do earnings compare between the most and least expensive programs?

Western Carolina University graduates earn $22,710 annually while attending the second most affordable program at $12,579 net cost. Appalachian State graduates earn $21,234 despite paying $16,487 net cost, suggesting program cost doesn't directly correlate with earning potential. Both schools prepare graduates for North Carolina's growing healthcare employment market.

Is financial aid making private education competitive with public options?

Shaw University's $14,083 net cost falls between the cheapest public option at $10,170 and most expensive at $16,514. However, Shaw's 20.20% graduation rate raises completion concerns despite moderate pricing. The NC Need-Based Scholarship primarily benefits students at public institutions where in-state tuition starts at $4,532.

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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.