Master’s Degrees in Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
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Education Levels of Speech-Language Pathology Majors
In 2020-2021, 4,281 master's degrees were awarded to speech-language pathology majors. This makes it the 9th most popular master's degree program in the country.
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 | 4,281 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,320 |
| Basic Certificate | 103 |
| Graduate Certificate | 94 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 82 |
| Associate Degree | 25 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
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
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for speech-language pathology students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in speech-language pathology. About 95.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 176 |
| Women | 4,105 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of speech-language pathology master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 184 |
| Black or African American | 175 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 529 |
| White | 2,934 |
| International Students | 52 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 407 |
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 $50,360 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $31,248 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 148 people received their master's degree in speech-language pathology from Emerson. About 97% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Nova Southeastern University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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 $33,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,153 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 121 people received their master's degree in speech-language pathology from NUS Florida. About 98% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for speech-language pathology majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Cincinnati - Main Campus. Each year, around 40,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,099 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 100 people received their master's degree in speech-language pathology from UC. About 96% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 4th most popular school in the country for speech-language pathology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Clarion University of Pennsylvania. Roughly 4,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,716 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,288 per year. The speech-language pathology program at Clarion University of Pennsylvania awarded 80 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 4% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 95% were women.
Valdosta State University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in speech-language pathology. 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. The speech-language pathology program at Valdosta State University awarded 74 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 97% were women.
The 6th most popular school in the country for speech-language pathology majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences. Roughly 4,700 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 65 people received their master's degree in speech-language pathology from USAHS. About 95% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Northern Arizona University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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 $10,381 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,724 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 60 people received their master's degree in speech-language pathology from NAU. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% were women.
Carlos Albizu University - San Juan is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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 $5,775 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,205 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 57 people received their master's degree in speech-language pathology from Carlos Albizu University - San Juan. Of these students, 96% were women and 96% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 9th most popular school in the country for speech-language pathology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Idaho State University. 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 $8,380 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 56 master's degrees were handed out to speech-language pathology majors at ISU. Around 4% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.
Abilene Christian University comes in at #9 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 $39,250 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,174 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 56 master's degrees were handed out to speech-language pathology majors at Abilene Christian. Of these students, 100% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Touro College is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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 $18,283 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,708 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 56 people received their master's degree in speech-language pathology from Touro. Of these students, 98% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Teachers College at Columbia University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in speech-language pathology. Each year, around 4,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 56 master's degrees were handed out to speech-language pathology majors at Teachers College. About 96% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 13th most popular school in the country for speech-language pathology majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Utah. Roughly 33,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,749 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,970 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 55 master's degrees were handed out to speech-language pathology majors at U of U. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 98% were women.
The University of Tennessee - Health Science Center is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in speech-language pathology. Roughly 3,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,390 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,190 per year. The speech-language pathology program at The University of Tennessee - Health Science Center awarded 53 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
The 15th most popular school in the country for speech-language pathology majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of South Carolina - Columbia. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,288 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,734 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 52 master's degrees were handed out to speech-language pathology majors at UofSC. Of these students, 100% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 16th most popular school in the country for speech-language pathology majors who are seeking their master's degree is LIU Post. Roughly 15,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,296 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,047 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 51 people received their master's degree in speech-language pathology from LIU Post. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 98% were women.
Midwestern University - Downers Grove is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in speech-language pathology. Roughly 2,900 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 50 master's degrees were handed out to speech-language pathology majors at Midwestern University - Downers Grove. Of these students, 96% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
California State University - Northridge is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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. The speech-language pathology program at California State University - Northridge awarded 50 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 84% of this group were women, and 52% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 19th most popular school in the country for speech-language pathology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Towson University. Roughly 21,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,280 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 48 people received their master's degree in speech-language pathology from Towson. About 94% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Midwestern University - Glendale comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in speech-language pathology. Each year, around 3,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 47 people received their master's degree in speech-language pathology from Midwestern University - Glendale. Of these students, 98% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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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 | 2,785 |
| Communication Sciences & Disorders | 1,904 |
| Audiology/Audiologist | 143 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences | 98 |
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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