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Speech-Language Pathology Doctor’s Degrees

There are 184 schools in the United States where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology.

Education Levels of Speech-Language Pathology Majors

In the most recent year for which data is available, 7,213 degrees were awarded toSpeech-Language Pathology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Speech-Language Pathology at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Certificate 2
Associate’s Degree 30
Bachelor’s Degree 1,432
Master’s Degree 5,691
Doctor’s Degree (this page) 58

Earnings of Speech-Language Pathology Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)

The median salary for graduates holding adoctor’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology of $57,878 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.

A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.

Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $53,106
4 years $57,878
5 years $63,177

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).

Student Debt (All Award Levels)

We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Speech-Language Pathology students with their doctor’s degree.

There are 200 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology. Learn more about the most popular below:

#1

Emerson College

Boston, MA

The most popular school in the United States for Speech-Language Pathology students seeking a doctor's degree is Emerson College. This school awarded 326 doctor's degrees in Speech-Language Pathology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Speech-Language Pathology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#2

San Diego State University

San Diego, CA

San Diego State University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Speech-Language Pathology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 183 people received their doctor's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#3

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Nova Southeastern University is a popular choice for Speech-Language Pathology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 155 doctor's degrees in Speech-Language Pathology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Texas Woman's University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Speech-Language Pathology. This school awarded 143 doctor's degrees in Speech-Language Pathology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Speech-Language Pathology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Speech-Language Pathology. This school awarded 142 doctor's degrees in Speech-Language Pathology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#6

James Madison University

Harrisonburg, VA

James Madison University is a popular choice for Speech-Language Pathology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 133 doctor's degrees in Speech-Language Pathology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Speech-Language Pathology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 115 people received their doctor's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

California State University-Long Beach comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Speech-Language Pathology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 108 people received their doctor's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Speech-Language Pathology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Northern Arizona University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Speech-Language Pathology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 105 people received their doctor's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Speech-Language Pathology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#10

Valdosta State University

Valdosta, GA

Valdosta State University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Speech-Language Pathology. This school awarded 105 doctor's degrees in Speech-Language Pathology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

California State University-San Marcos comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Speech-Language Pathology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 98 people received their doctor's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Speech-Language Pathology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Speech-Language Pathology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 98 people received their doctor's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#13

Sacred Heart University

Fairfield, CT

Sacred Heart University is a popular choice for Speech-Language Pathology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 88 doctor's degrees in Speech-Language Pathology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Speech-Language Pathology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Teachers College at Columbia University is a popular choice for Speech-Language Pathology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 85 people received their doctor's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions is a popular choice for Speech-Language Pathology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 84 doctor's degrees in Speech-Language Pathology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Speech-Language Pathology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#16

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh, PA

Duquesne University is a popular choice for Speech-Language Pathology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 78 people received their doctor's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#17

Northwestern University

Evanston, IL

Northwestern University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Speech-Language Pathology. This school awarded 75 doctor's degrees in Speech-Language Pathology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Abilene Christian University is a popular choice for Speech-Language Pathology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 73 doctor's degrees in Speech-Language Pathology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#19

University of West Georgia

Carrollton, GA

University of West Georgia is a popular choice for Speech-Language Pathology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their doctor's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Speech-Language Pathology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#20

Yeshiva University

New York, NY

Yeshiva University is a popular choice for Speech-Language Pathology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 72 doctor's degrees in Speech-Language Pathology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Below are some popular majors similar to Speech-Language Pathology that also offer doctor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 7,724
Communication Sciences and Disorders, General 7,097
Audiology/Audiologist 988
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services, Other 228

References

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