Master’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, 4,764 people earned their master's degree in speech-language pathology. This earns it the #41 spot on the list of the most popular master'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 Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for speech-language pathology majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for speech-language pathology majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in speech-language pathology. About 96.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 186 |
| Women | 4,578 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of speech-language pathology master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 213 |
| Black or African American | 211 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 680 |
| White | 3,192 |
| International Students | 37 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 431 |
Most Popular Speech-Language Pathology Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 137 colleges that offer a master’s degree in speech-language pathology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for speech-language pathology students seekinga master's degree is Emerson College. Roughly 5,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,552 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 148 people received their master's degree in speech-language pathology from Emerson. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 95% were women.
Nova Southeastern University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in speech-language pathology. Each year, around 20,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 121 people received their master's degree in speech-language pathology from NUS Florida. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 97% were women.
University of Cincinnati - Main Campus is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in speech-language pathology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 100 people received their master's degree in speech-language pathology from UC. Around 6% 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 master'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, 74 people received their master's degree in speech-language pathology from VSU. About 100% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in speech-language pathology. Roughly 4,700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 65 people received their master's degree in speech-language pathology from USAHS. Of these students, 99% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Northern Arizona University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in speech-language pathology. Each year, around 29,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,103 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their master's degree in speech-language pathology from NAU. About 96% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Carlos Albizu University - San Juan comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in speech-language pathology. Each year, around 2,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,006 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,558 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 57 people received their master's degree in speech-language pathology from Carlos Albizu University - San Juan. Of these students, 95% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Idaho State University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in speech-language pathology. Roughly 11,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,928 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,601 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their master's degree in speech-language pathology from ISU. About 96% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Teachers College at Columbia University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in speech-language pathology. Each year, around 4,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their master's degree in speech-language pathology from Teachers College. About 93% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Touro College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in speech-language pathology. Each year, around 11,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,068 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their master's degree in speech-language pathology from Touro. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 96% were women.
The 9th most popular school in the country for speech-language pathology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Abilene Christian University. Roughly 5,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,300 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,174 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their master's degree in speech-language pathology from Abilene Christian. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 98% were women.
University of Utah is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in speech-language pathology. Roughly 33,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,175 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,353 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their master's degree in speech-language pathology from U of U. About 93% of this group were women, and 5% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The University of Tennessee - Health Science Center comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in speech-language pathology. Roughly 3,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,696 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,148 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their master's degree in speech-language pathology from UTHSC. About 98% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of South Carolina - Columbia is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in speech-language pathology. Roughly 35,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,288 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,374 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their master's degree in speech-language pathology from UofSC. About 98% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
LIU Post is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in speech-language pathology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $38,684 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,850 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their master's degree in speech-language pathology from LIU Post. Around 52% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
California State University - Northridge comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in speech-language pathology. Roughly 40,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their master's degree in speech-language pathology from CSUN. Around 55% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.
Midwestern University - Downers Grove comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in speech-language pathology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their master's degree in speech-language pathology from Midwestern University - Downers Grove. About 100% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Towson University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in speech-language pathology. Roughly 21,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,238 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,676 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their master's degree in speech-language pathology from Towson. Around 4% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 98% were women.
The 20th most popular school in the country for speech-language pathology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Midwestern University - Glendale. Each year, around 3,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their master's degree in speech-language pathology from Midwestern University - Glendale. Of these students, 94% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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References
*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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