Student Outcome Data
Student Outcomes
The Department of Communication Disorders annually examines student outcomes by collecting data on the national examination (PRAXIS) and examining the percentage of students that graduate with the master of arts or master of science in communication disorders from Texas State University. All of the above is illustrated in the following:
Employment Rate
| Academic Year | Number of Graduates Employed | Number of Graduates Not Employed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-2020 | 33 | 3 | 91.7% |
| 2018-2019 | 33 | 0 | 100% |
| 2017-2018 | 30 | 1 | 96.8% |
| 3 Year average | 96.2% | ||
| 3-Year average employment rate for all modalities: 96.2% |
Program Completion Rate
| Academic Year | Number completing on time | Number completing later than on-time | Number not completing | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-2024 | 32 | 1 | 1 | 94% |
| 2022-2023 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 100% |
| 2021-2022 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 100% |
| 3 Year Average | 98% | |||
| 3-Year average program completion rate for all modalities: 98% |
Praxis Examination Pass Rate
| Academic Year | Number of test-takers taking the exam | Number of test-takers passed | Pass Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-2024 | 33 | 32 | 97% |
| 2022-2023 | 33 | 33 | 100% |
| 2021-2022 | 36 | 36 | 100% |
| 3 Year Average | 99% | ||
| 3-Year Praxis pass rate average for all modalities: 99% |
The Master of Science in Communication Disorders (MSCD) and the Master of Arts (MA) in Communication Disorders residential education programs in speech-language pathology at Texas State University are accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2200 Research Boulevard, #310, Rockville, MD 20850, 800-498-2071 or 301-296-5700