Top Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist Masters degree Programs - 2023

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.

New York awards the most Masters degrees in Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist of all US states with 512 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.