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#1 #1 Best College for Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist in the U.S. Abilene Christian University Abilene, TX Generally, Abilene Christian University is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,080–1,300 Est. Net Price * $28,978 Median Starting Salary $61,943
#2 #2 Best College for Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist in the U.S. Marquette University Milwaukee, WI Marquette University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 57 SAT Score 1,220–1,390 Est. Net Price * $33,136 Median Starting Salary $63,707
#3 #3 Best College for Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist in the U.S. Fontbonne University Saint Louis, MO Fontbonne University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 970–1,210 Est. Net Price * $20,732 Median Starting Salary $60,892
#4 #4 Best College for Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist in the U.S. James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA James Madison University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 82 SAT Score 1,140–1,330 Est. Net Price * $18,274 Median Starting Salary $64,645
#5 #5 Best College for Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist in the U.S. Nevada State College Henderson, NV Nevada State College is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 29 SAT Score 830–1,070 Est. Net Price * $16,624 Median Starting Salary $58,051
#6 #6 Best College for Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist in the U.S. University of West Georgia Carrollton, GA Overall, the University of West Georgia is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 44 SAT Score 930–1,130 Est. Net Price * $15,625 Median Starting Salary $57,900
#7 #7 Best College for Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist in the U.S. Rockhurst University Kansas City, MO In general, Rockhurst University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,140–1,340 Est. Net Price * $22,994 Median Starting Salary $63,873
#8 #8 Best College for Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist in the U.S. Sacred Heart University Fairfield, CT In general, Sacred Heart University is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 860–1,040 Est. Net Price * $45,280 Median Starting Salary $68,999
#9 #9 Best College for Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist in the U.S. Xavier University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA Overall, Xavier University of Louisiana is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,030–1,190 Est. Net Price * $18,080 Median Starting Salary $56,901
#10 #10 Best College for Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist in the U.S. Valdosta State University Valdosta, GA Valdosta State University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 39 SAT Score 950–1,120 Est. Net Price * $12,836 Median Starting Salary $57,593
#11 #11 Best College for Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist in the U.S. Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA In general, Duquesne University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 28 SAT Score 1,170–1,350 Est. Net Price * $33,919 Median Starting Salary $63,885
#12 #12 Best College for Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist in the U.S. Hampton University Hampton, VA Hampton University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 870–1,240 Est. Net Price * $32,421 Median Starting Salary $60,634
#13 #13 Best College for Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist in the U.S. San Diego State University San Diego, CA San Diego State University is a highly selective school. They receive approximately 77,000 applications every... Acceptance Rate 39% Annual Degrees Awarded 154 SAT Score 1,100–1,320 Est. Net Price * $13,017 Median Starting Salary $54,809
#14 #14 Best College for Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist in the U.S. Mercy College Dobbs Ferry, NY Mercy College is a non selective school. Approximately 7,890 applications are received by the school every... Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,040–1,230 Est. Net Price * $15,879 Median Starting Salary $55,882
#15 #15 Best College for Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist in the U.S. University of Montevallo Montevallo, AL the University of Montevallo is a fairly selective school. They receive 6,426 applications annually. Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Est. Net Price * $17,421 Median Starting Salary $58,679
#16 #16 Best College for Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist in the U.S. Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX Texas Christian University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 56% Annual Degrees Awarded 35 SAT Score 1,200–1,390 Est. Net Price * $44,190 Median Starting Salary $60,583
#17 #17 Best College for Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist in the U.S. La Salle University Philadelphia, PA In general, La Salle University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 30 SAT Score 1,050–1,270 Est. Net Price * $17,552 Median Starting Salary $58,831
#18 #18 Best College for Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist in the U.S. Molloy College Rockville Centre, NY Molloy College is a somewhat selective school. The school receives about 5,410 applications every admission... Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,100–1,310 Est. Net Price * $27,243 Median Starting Salary $60,953
#19 #19 Best College for Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist in the U.S. Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Stillwater, OK Oklahoma State University-Main Campus is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 75 SAT Score 1,040–1,280 Est. Net Price * $16,718 Median Starting Salary $57,097
#20 #20 Best College for Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist in the U.S. Mississippi University for Women Columbus, MS Mississippi University for Women is a non selective school. They receive about 500 applications each year. Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 32 SAT Score 930–1,140 Est. Net Price * $12,691 Median Starting Salary $56,138
#21 #21 Best College for Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist in the U.S. California State University-San Marcos San Marcos, CA California State University-San Marcos is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 71 SAT Score 950–1,130 Est. Net Price * $10,463 Median Starting Salary $56,731
#22 #22 Best College for Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist in the U.S. Saint Xavier University Chicago, IL Overall, Saint Xavier University is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 26 SAT Score 960–1,140 Est. Net Price * $11,302 Median Starting Salary $58,082
#23 #23 Best College for Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist in the U.S. East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania East Stroudsburg, PA Overall, East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score 950–1,170 Est. Net Price * $17,278 Median Starting Salary $61,001
#24 #24 Best College for Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist in the U.S. California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA California State University-Long Beach is known for being a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 40% Annual Degrees Awarded 42 SAT Score 1,030–1,240 Est. Net Price * $9,346 Median Starting Salary $54,715
#25 #25 Best College for Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist in the U.S. Fort Hays State University Hays, KS Overall, Fort Hays State University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score 970–1,190 Est. Net Price * $13,322 Median Starting Salary $58,435
#26 #26 Best College for Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist in the U.S. University of Central Oklahoma Edmond, OK the University of Central Oklahoma is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 970–1,180 Est. Net Price * $18,055 Median Starting Salary $57,462
#27 #27 Best College for Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist in the U.S. Eastern Washington University Cheney, WA Overall, Eastern Washington University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 28 SAT Score 890–1,100 Est. Net Price * $12,827 Median Starting Salary $58,403
#28 #28 Best College for Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist in the U.S. University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma Chickasha, OK In general, the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 56% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 970–1,180 Est. Net Price * $8,390 Median Starting Salary $57,772
#29 #29 Best College for Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist in the U.S. SUNY Buffalo State University Buffalo, NY SUNY Buffalo State University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 940–1,180 Est. Net Price * $13,812 Median Starting Salary $58,709
#30 #30 Best College for Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist in the U.S. Universidad Ana G- Mendez-Gurabo Campus Gurabo, PR Universidad Ana G- Mendez-Gurabo Campus is known for being a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 46% Annual Degrees Awarded 31 SAT Score 740–980 Est. Net Price * $6,577 Median Starting Salary $53,170
#31 #31 Best College for Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist in the U.S. Loyola University Maryland Baltimore, MD Overall, Loyola University Maryland is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 60 SAT Score 1,190–1,380 Est. Net Price * $33,312 Median Starting Salary $68,634
#32 #32 Best College for Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist in the U.S. College of Our Lady of the Elms Chicopee, MA the College of Our Lady of the Elms is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,070–1,300 Est. Net Price * $23,498 Median Starting Salary $57,961
#33 #33 Best College for Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist in the U.S. University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 51 SAT Score 1,110–1,320 Est. Net Price * $16,805 Median Starting Salary $60,911
#34 #34 Best College for Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist in the U.S. University of Nevada-Reno Reno, NV the University of Nevada-Reno is a non selective school. They receive about 9,400 applications annually. Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 59 SAT Score 1,050–1,250 Est. Net Price * $16,670 Median Starting Salary $57,404
#35 #35 Best College for Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist in the U.S. Columbia College Columbia, SC Generally, Columbia College is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score 830–1,070 Est. Net Price * $18,779 Median Starting Salary $59,456
#36 #36 Best College for Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist in the U.S. The College of New Jersey Ewing, NJ The College of New Jersey is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 26 SAT Score 1,150–1,360 Est. Net Price * $22,273 Median Starting Salary $66,859
#37 #37 Best College for Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist in the U.S. Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce Mercedita, PR Acceptance Rate 53% Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $8,637 Median Starting Salary $54,236
#38 #38 Best College for Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist in the U.S. Marshall University Huntington, WV Overall, Marshall University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 31 SAT Score 980–1,190 Est. Net Price * $8,756 Median Starting Salary $58,505
#39 #39 Best College for Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist in the U.S. Geneva College Beaver Falls, PA Overall, Geneva College is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,020–1,270 Est. Net Price * $20,999 Median Starting Salary $60,519
#40 #40 Best College for Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist in the U.S. University of Central Missouri Warrensburg, MO Generally, the University of Central Missouri is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 27 SAT Score 970–1,180 Est. Net Price * $15,117 Median Starting Salary $59,851
#41 #41 Best College for Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist in the U.S. Universidad Ana G- Mendez-Cupey Campus San Juan, PR Universidad Ana G- Mendez-Cupey Campus is known for being a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 44% Annual Degrees Awarded 26 SAT Score 720–960 Est. Net Price * $7,193 Median Starting Salary $53,428
#42 #42 Best College for Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist in the U.S. Trinity Christian College Palos Heights, IL In general, Trinity Christian College is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,010–1,290 Est. Net Price * $18,822 Median Starting Salary $60,797
#43 #43 Best College for Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist in the U.S. Pennsylvania Western University California, PA Pennsylvania Western University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 49 SAT Score 950–1,160 Est. Net Price * $18,527 Median Starting Salary $0
#44 #44 Best College for Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist in the U.S. Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla Aguadilla, PR Acceptance Rate 46% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $8,426 Median Starting Salary $53,540
#45 #45 Best College for Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist in the U.S. Aurora University Aurora, IL Aurora University is a somewhat selective school. The institution receives approximately 2,920 applications... Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 990–1,200 Est. Net Price * $19,350 Median Starting Salary $59,610
#46 #46 Best College for Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist in the U.S. Jackson State University Jackson, MS Jackson State University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 900–1,090 Est. Net Price * $15,292 Median Starting Salary $55,848
#47 #47 Best College for Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist in the U.S. Northern Michigan University Marquette, MI In general, Northern Michigan University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 990–1,210 Est. Net Price * $17,346 Median Starting Salary $60,707
#48 #48 Best College for Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist in the U.S. Loma Linda University Loma Linda, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $59,176
#49 #49 Best College for Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist in the U.S. Abilene Christian University-Undergraduate Online Addison, TX Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $13,118 Median Starting Salary $0
#50 #50 Best College for Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist in the U.S. Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI Eastern Michigan University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 940–1,190 Est. Net Price * $15,826 Median Starting Salary $58,237
#51 #51 Best College for Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist in the U.S. Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo Fajardo, PR Acceptance Rate 45% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $8,929 Median Starting Salary $54,280
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About Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist

Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist programs prepare individuals to evaluate the speaking, language interpretation, and related physiological and cognitive capabilities of children and/or adults and develop treatment and rehabilitative solutions in consultation with clinicians and educators. Includes instruction in the anatomy and physiology of speech and hearing, biomechanics of swallowing and vocal articulation, communications disorders, psychology of auditory function and cognitive communication, language assessment and diagnostic techniques, and rehabilitative and management therapies.

California awards the most Bachelors degrees in Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist of all US states with 280 degrees being awarded last year. Students interested in Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist can expect approximately 96% percent of their classmates to be women and 4% percent of their classmates to be male. The majority students graduating in this field earn a Masters degree. The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist is $38,300.

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For Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist majors, some of the most in demand jobs include Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary, Speech-Language Pathologists . Not only that, Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist graduates may find a top paying job, such as Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary or Speech-Language Pathologists.

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These are the careers in highest demand for Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students

1,452

Female Students

1,394 (96%)

Male Students

58 (3%)

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Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist

#1 Best College for Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist in the U.S.

66%

16

1,080–1,300

$28,978

$61,943

#2 Best College for Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist in the U.S.

87%

57

1,220–1,390

$33,136

$63,707

#3 Best College for Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist in the U.S.

94%

8

970–1,210

$20,732

$60,892

#4 Best College for Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist in the U.S.

78%

82

1,140–1,330

$18,274

$64,645

#5 Best College for Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist in the U.S.

82%

29

830–1,070

$16,624

$58,051

#6 Best College for Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist in the U.S.

80%

44

930–1,130

$15,625

$57,900

#7 Best College for Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist in the U.S.

66%

5

1,140–1,340

$22,994

$63,873

#8 Best College for Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist in the U.S.

66%

13

860–1,040

$45,280

$68,999

#9 Best College for Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist in the U.S.

95%

10

1,030–1,190

$18,080

$56,901

#10 Best College for Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist in the U.S.

89%

39

950–1,120

$12,836

$57,593

#11 Best College for Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist in the U.S.

87%

28

1,170–1,350

$33,919

$63,885

#12 Best College for Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist in the U.S.

74%

9

870–1,240

$32,421

$60,634

#13 Best College for Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist in the U.S.

39%

154

1,100–1,320

$13,017

$54,809

#14 Best College for Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist in the U.S.