Speech-Language Pathology at James Madison University
If you plan to study Speech-Language Pathology, take a look at what James Madison University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
James Madison University is located in Harrisonburg, VA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 133 speech-language pathology degrees were awarded at James Madison University.
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Online Class Availability at James Madison University
Online coursework is an option at James Madison University. Among 22,740 students, 968 (4%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,368 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Speech-Language Pathology Rankings at James Madison University
These rankings give you a sense of how James Madison University’s Speech-Language Pathology program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #1 of 33 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #1 of 3 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #2 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #6 of 159 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #20 of 32 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #103 of 162 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #1 of 33 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #1 of 3 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #2 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #6 of 159 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #20 of 32 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #103 of 162 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #1 of 33 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #1 of 3 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #2 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #6 of 159 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #20 of 32 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #103 of 162 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Speech-Language Pathology graduates at James Madison University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Speech-Language Pathology graduates at James Madison University are 93% women (124) and 7% men (9).
Speech-Language Pathology Bachelor’s Program at James Madison University
Of the 76 bachelor’s speech-language pathology degrees awarded at James Madison University, 100% were women (76) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Speech-Language Pathology bachelor’s degree recipients at James Madison University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 59 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 5 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| Unknown | 5 |
Minority students account for 16% of Speech-Language Pathology bachelor’s degree recipients at James Madison University, below the national average of 40%.*
Speech-Language Pathology Master’s Program at James Madison University
Among the 54 master’s speech-language pathology graduates at James Madison University, 87% were women (47) and 13% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Speech-Language Pathology master’s degree recipients at James Madison University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 39 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Minority students account for 20% of Speech-Language Pathology master’s degree recipients at James Madison University, below the national average of 28%.*
Speech-Language Pathology Doctoral Program at James Madison University
Among the 3 doctoral speech-language pathology degrees awarded at James Madison University, 33% were women (1) and 67% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Speech-Language Pathology doctoral degree recipients at James Madison University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Speech-Language Pathology Graduates
Students who finish Speech-Language Pathology program at James Madison University pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Speech-Language Pathology majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Speech-Language Pathologists | $47,305 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,663 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.