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#1

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

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

At Northwestern University, the most popular majors students study are Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia, and Computer Science. In fact, Northwestern University grants 277 degrees annually to Econometrics and Quantitative Economics majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

8%

Annual Degrees Awarded

29

SAT Score

1,510–1,560

Median Starting Salary

$55,133

#2

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

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

At James Madison University, the most popular majors students study are Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Psychology, General, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more

Acceptance Rate

69%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,170–1,350

Median Starting Salary

$64,645

#3

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

Kean University
Union, NJ

At Kean University, the three most popular college majors students study are Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, Kean University grants 304 degrees per year to graduating Psychology, General students....view more

Acceptance Rate

78%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

930–1,150

Median Starting Salary

$59,025

#4

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

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Each year, the University of Delaware awards about 297 degrees to those majoring in Finance, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Speech Communication and Rhetoric, Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

69%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,210–1,400

Median Starting Salary

$66,079

#5

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

Adelphi University
Garden City, NY

At Adelphi University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

72%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,130–1,360

Median Starting Salary

$59,085

#6

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

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Every year, the University of Kansas grants about 276 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Finance, General, Journalism, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

93%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,050–1,310

Median Starting Salary

$59,524

#7

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

Kent State University at Kent
Kent, OH

At Kent State University at Kent, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

76%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

980–1,230

Median Starting Salary

$59,461

#8

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

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA

At Valdosta State University, the most popular majors students study are Psychology, General, Elementary Education and Teaching, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, and Other....view more

Acceptance Rate

78%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

910–1,100

Median Starting Salary

$57,593

#9

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

Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions
Provo, UT

Acceptance Rate

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Annual Degrees Awarded

71

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$59,213

#10

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

Teachers College at Columbia University
New York, NY

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$59,213

#11

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

Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, CA

At Loma Linda University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist, and Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician....view more

Acceptance Rate

93%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$59,176

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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.

Utah awards the most Doctors degree research scholarships in Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist of all US states with 71 degrees being awarded last year. Students interested in Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist can expect approximately 97% percent of their classmates to be women and 3% 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.

Popularity of Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist Degrees in the U.S.
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Careers

The highest paying job for Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist majors is Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary. However, something else to consider is how much demand there is for specific careers. A job that is in high need that a degree in Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist can prepare you for is Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary.

Top Paying Careers

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

Most In-Demand Careers

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

Student Demographics

Total Students
118
Female Students
114 (96%)
Male Students
4 (3%)

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