Doctor’s Degrees in Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
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Education Levels of Speech-Language Pathology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 99 people earned their doctor's degree in speech-language pathology. This earns it the #174 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in speech-language pathology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 4,764 |
| Graduate Certificate | 135 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 99 |
Earnings of Speech-Language Pathology Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
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Student Debt
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Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in speech-language pathology. About 94.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 5 |
| Women | 94 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of speech-language pathology doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 51 |
| International Students | 2 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 25 |
Most Popular Speech-Language Pathology Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 14 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in speech-language pathology. Learn more about the most popular 14 below:
Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for speech-language pathology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Roughly 1,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their doctor's degree in speech-language pathology from RMUoHP. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 97% were women.
Northwestern University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in speech-language pathology. Each year, around 22,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,391 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,869 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their doctor's degree in speech-language pathology from Northwestern. Of these students, 96% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Kean University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in speech-language pathology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,758 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,225 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in speech-language pathology from Kean. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Nova Southeastern University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in speech-language pathology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $34,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,062 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in speech-language pathology from NUS Florida. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for speech-language pathology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Valdosta State University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,371 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,572 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in speech-language pathology from VSU.
The 6th most popular school in the country for speech-language pathology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Kansas. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,092 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,989 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in speech-language pathology from KU. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
James Madison University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in speech-language pathology. Each year, around 21,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,684 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,520 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in speech-language pathology from JMU. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
The 8th most popular school in the country for speech-language pathology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Teachers College at Columbia University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in speech-language pathology from Teachers College.
Loma Linda University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in speech-language pathology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,552 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $28,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in speech-language pathology from Loma Linda University. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 9th most popular school in the country for speech-language pathology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Case Western Reserve University. Each year, around 11,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,040 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,838 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in speech-language pathology from Case Western.
Adelphi University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in speech-language pathology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,085 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $44,425 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their doctor's degree in speech-language pathology from Adelphi.
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*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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