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Speech-Language Pathology in California

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Speech-Language Pathology Schools in California

581 students earned Speech-Language Pathology degrees in California in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Speech-Language Pathology is the 21st most popular major out of a total 149 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Speech-Language Pathology Majors in California

Speech-Language Pathology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 321
Bachelor’s Degree 252
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 7
Post-Master’s Certificate 7
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

Gender Distribution

In California, a speech-language pathology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of speech-language pathology majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 12.7%
  • Black or African American: 2.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 30.1%
  • White: 40.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.0%
  • Other Races: 12.6%
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Jobs for Speech-Language Pathology Grads in California

24,760 people in the state and 346,380 in the nation are employed in jobs related to speech-language pathology.

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Wages for Speech-Language Pathology Jobs in California

Speech-Language Pathology grads earn an average of $93,510 in the state and $80,700 nationwide.

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There are 9 colleges in California that offer speech-language pathology degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

182 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
36,334 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 27 to 1. 52% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $13,845.

105 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
16,367 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 83% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.91 years to complete their degree at CSUSM. Graduates earn an average $46,208 after graduation.

65 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,711 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.90%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 28% are considered full time.

#4

Loma Linda University

Loma Linda
56 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,468 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 94% are considered full time. 3 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, Loma Linda University grads earn an average salary of $78,124.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
40,069 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 80% of students receive it. 24 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.78 years.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
40,381 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,178 a year. This public school has an average net price of $8,523. The 3.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
16,746 Total Students

74% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.67 years to complete their degree at Chico State. The 4.00% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#8

Biola University

La Mirada
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
5,815 Total Students

In their early career, Biola grads earn an average salary of $42,464. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.30 years.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
11,317 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $26,719. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.10%. The average student takes 4.38 years to complete their degree at Cal Baptist.

Speech-Language Pathology Careers in CA

Some of the careers speech-language pathology majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 30% $142,500
Speech-Language Pathologists 16% $92,750

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to speech-language pathology.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Communication Sciences & Disorders 1,441
Speech Pathology & Audiology 164
Audiology/Audiologist 35
Communication Disorders Sciences 6

View all majors related to Speech-Language Pathology

View Nationwide Speech-Language Pathology Report

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