Communicative Disorders, B.S.

What Can You Do With This Major?

We gathered data from our past graduates and found that most URI alumni who majored in Communicative Disorders, B.S. go on to work in these industries among others.

Hospital

Entry Level - new to the industry

Job Title Salary Range
Newborn Hearing Screener $ 40,000 - $ 49,000
Certified Child Life Specialist $ 50,000 - $ 59,000
Certified Nursing Assistant $ 30,000 - $ 39,000
Health Unit Coordinator $ 50,000 - $ 59,000
Audiologist Assistant $ 30,000 - $ 39,000

Experienced - typically 10 years or more in the profession

Job Title Salary Range
Speech Language Pathologist $ 70,000 - $ 79,000
Audiologist $ 70,000 - $ 79,000
Occupational Therapist $ 50,000 - $ 59,000
Registered Nurse $ 60,000 - $ 69,000
Physician Assistant $ 110,000 - $ 119,000

Community Support and Services

Entry Level - new to the industry

Job Title Salary Range
Applied Behavior Specialist $ 40,000 - $ 49,000
Hearing Consultant $ 40,000 - $ 49,000
Population Health Analyst $ 50,000 - $ 59,000
Child Development Specialist $ 30,000 - $ 39,000
Enrollment Specialist $ 40,000 - $ 49,000

Experienced - typically 10 years or more in the profession

Job Title Salary Range
Doctor of Audiology $ 70,000 - $ 79,000
Applied Behavior Analyst $ 60,000 - $ 69,000
Hearing Instrument Specialist $ 60,000 - $ 69,000
Occupational Therapist $ 70,000 - $ 79,000
Speech Language Pathologist $ 60,000 - $ 69,000

Education

Entry Level - new to the industry

Job Title Salary Range
Middle School Coordinator $ 50,000 - $ 59,000
Elementary School Teacher $ 50,000 - $ 59,000
Speech Language Pathologist Assistant $ 30,000 - $ 39,000
Occupational Therapy Assistant $ 40,000 - $ 49,000
ESL Teacher $ 60,000 - $ 69,000

Experienced - typically 10 years or more in the profession

Job Title Salary Range
Educational Audiologist $ 50,000 - $ 59,000
School Psychologist $ 70,000 - $ 79,000
Registered Nurse $ 60,000 - $ 69,000
Special Education Teacher $ 60,000 - $ 69,000
Early Childhood Speech Language Pathologist $ 50,000 - $ 59,000

Where Can You Find URI Graduates?

Many alumni who majored in Communicative Disorders, B.S. go on to pursue advanced degrees or careers across the globe.

Top Graduate Schools Enrolling Our Students

Sacred Heart University    |     Worcester State University    |     University of Rhode Island    |     Ithaca College    |     Loyola University Maryland    |     Southern Connecticut State University    |     University of Vermont    |     University of Virginia    |     University of Massachusetts Amherst    |     Queen's University Belfast

Top Employers Hiring Our Grads

Perspectives Corporation    |     Lifespan    |     Providence Public Schools    |     CBS Therapy    |     NYC Department of Education    |     The Groden Network    |     Speech Services Rhode Island, LLC    |     Sargent Rehabilitation Center    |     North Kingstown School District    |     Easter Seals, Inc.    |     J. Arthur Trudeau Memorial Center    |     Women and Infants Hospital of Rhode island    |     Genesis Rehab Services    |     Reliant Rehabilitation    |     Advanced Hearing Center LLC    |     Meeting Street    |     Family Behavior Solutions    |     Fall River Public Schools    |     U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs    |     West Warwick Public Schools

What Do Employers Look for in a Candidate?

Across all majors, employers want to hire recent graduates who have the core skills that lead to a successful career. Ask your academic advisor which courses introduce or build upon these 8 Career Readiness competencies. After that, your Career Education Specialist (CES) can help you demonstrate these acquired skills and experiences in your resume.

Career Readiness for All Majors:

  • Critical thinking
  • Oral and written communication
  • Teamwork
  • Leadership
  • Digital technology
  • Professionalism
  • Career and self development
  • Equity and inclusion

Communicative Disorders, B.S. Skills:

These skills are recommended and ranked by URI alumni with this major.

  1. Speech-Language Pathology
  2. Autism Spectrum Disorders
  3. Research
  4. Teaching
  5. Public Speaking

Contact


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Kingston, RI 02881

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