Degree Program

• According to World Wide Learn, a communication disorders bachelor's degree program involves studying the understanding of language, speech and the hearing process. This program also teaches the students how to diagnose communication disorders.
  
  

Outlook

• The career outlook for those majoring in communication disorders is improving, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. It is estimated that there is going to be a 19 percent increase in jobs in this area by the year 2018. This increase is due to there being more diagnosed cases of people having communication disorders, especially in a learning setting.
  
  

Career Choices

• There are a wide variety of possible jobs available for one graduating with this major. These jobs can include a speech-language pathologist, audiologist, speech-language educator, special education instructor, private practitioner, speech therapist and children's hearing specialist.
  
  

Salary

• According to World Wide Learn, the salary of a communication disorders major depends on the job, as well as on skills and experience. The salary can range from $45,000 to $160,000 a year.
  
  

Gaining a Higher Salary

• Those with a bachelor's degree in communication disorders can increase their salary by continuing their education, gaining more experience in the field and bettering their skills. Organizations tend to pay you more if you are a valuable asset with a varied and reliable skill set. There are master's degree programs available to increase your knowledge of communication disorders.