Master’s Degrees in Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Education Levels of Speech-Language Pathology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 5,059 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 | 5,059 |
| Graduate Certificate | 107 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 54 |
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 96.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 178 |
| Women | 4,881 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of speech-language pathology master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 214 |
| Black or African American | 210 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 821 |
| White | 3,233 |
| International Students | 47 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 534 |
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 $53,824 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,648 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. About 97% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $35,880 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,890 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. About 98% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. Each year, around 40,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,228 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. Of these students, 98% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for speech-language pathology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Valdosta State University. Each year, around 12,300 students seeking various degrees attend the 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 94% of this group were women, and 22% 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. About 98% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $11,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,674 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 97% of this group were women, and 32% 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 $6,138 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. About 98% of this group were women, and 95% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $5,992 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,904 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. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% were women.
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 97% of this group were women, and 51% 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 $18,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,545 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. About 98% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $42,100 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 33% 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. Of these students, 96% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,489 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,167 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.
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. 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. Of these students, 100% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
LIU Post is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in speech-language pathology. Roughly 15,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,458 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,336 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. About 96% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. About 96% of this group were women, and 52% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Midwestern University - Downers Grove comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in speech-language pathology. Roughly 2,900 attend the school each year. 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 93% of this group were women, and 38% 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 $7,382 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,108 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 24% 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. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 98% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to speech-language pathology that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Speech Pathology & Audiology | 2,992 |
| Communication Sciences & Disorders | 2,036 |
| Audiology/Audiologist | 139 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences | 80 |
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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