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    Communication Disorders (MA)

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    Amherst, USMAIn-person2 years
    $71,452.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    29%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    24
    Cohort
    students
    $85.00
    App fee

    Communication Disorders (MA) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst is a 2-year, in-person MA program based in Amherst, US. Tuition is $71,452.

    About the program

    The program covers advanced study of speech, language, and swallowing disorders through 15 courses and includes 400 hours of supervised clinical experience in on-campus and off-campus settings.

    Focus: both

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    After the program

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    12 months OPT (US)

    $28,715.00
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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Communication Disorders (MA) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Communication Disorders (MA) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst is $71,452.
    Is Communication Disorders (MA) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst online or in-person?
    Communication Disorders (MA) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst is offered in-person.
    How long does Communication Disorders (MA) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst take to complete?
    Communication Disorders (MA) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst is structured around 2 years.
    How competitive is Communication Disorders (MA) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst?
    Communication Disorders (MA) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst reports an acceptance rate of approximately 29%.
    How large is the Communication Disorders (MA) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst cohort?
    Communication Disorders (MA) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst typically enrolls around 24 students per cohort.