Bachelor’s Degrees in Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Education Levels of Speech-Language Pathology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,445 people earned their bachelor's degree in speech-language pathology. This earns it the #210 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor'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 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,445 |
| Graduate Certificate | 107 |
| Basic Certificate | 70 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 54 |
| Associate Degree | 35 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 5 |
Earnings of Speech-Language Pathology Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for speech-language pathology students who are bachelor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in speech-language pathology. About 96.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 52 |
| Women | 1,393 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of speech-language pathology bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 60 |
| Black or African American | 65 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 326 |
| White | 901 |
| International Students | 7 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 86 |
Most Popular Speech-Language Pathology Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 59 colleges that offer a bachelor’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 bachelor's degree is San Diego State University. Roughly 36,300 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, 137 people received their bachelor's degree in speech-language pathology from SDSU. Around 59% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 96% were women.
James Madison University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in speech-language pathology. Each year, around 21,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,914 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,856 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 99 people received their bachelor's degree in speech-language pathology from JMU. About 99% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
California State University - San Marcos comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in speech-language pathology. Roughly 16,300 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, 68 people received their bachelor's degree in speech-language pathology from CSUSM. Of these students, 97% were women and 66% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Oklahoma State University - Main Campus is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in speech-language pathology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,417 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,611 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 61 people received their bachelor's degree in speech-language pathology from OSU. Of these students, 100% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Nevada - Reno comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in speech-language pathology. Each year, around 20,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,876 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,792 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their bachelor's degree in speech-language pathology from UNR. Of these students, 96% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Universidad del Turabo comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in speech-language pathology. Roughly 13,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $2,652 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their bachelor's degree in speech-language pathology from Universidad del Turabo. About 91% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Nebraska - Lincoln comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in speech-language pathology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,010 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,318 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their bachelor's degree in speech-language pathology from UNL. Of these students, 100% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 8th most popular school in the country for speech-language pathology majors who are seeking their bachelor'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, 46 people received their bachelor's degree in speech-language pathology from VSU. About 95% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of West Georgia is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in speech-language pathology. Roughly 13,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,371 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,338 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their bachelor's degree in speech-language pathology from University of West Georgia. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 97% were women.
Marquette University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in speech-language pathology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $47,690 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,845 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their bachelor's degree in speech-language pathology from Marquette. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 12th most popular school in the country for speech-language pathology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Duquesne University. Each year, around 8,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $47,146 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $26,568 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their bachelor's degree in speech-language pathology from Duquesne. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women.
California State University - Long Beach is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in speech-language pathology. Each year, around 40,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 28 people received their bachelor's degree in speech-language pathology from CSULB. Around 80% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.
Eastern Washington University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor'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 $7,294 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,698 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their bachelor's degree in speech-language pathology from EWU. About 93% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in speech-language pathology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,716 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,062 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their bachelor's degree in speech-language pathology from East Stroudsburg University. About 100% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 18th most popular school in the country for speech-language pathology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Texas Christian University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,130 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,730 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their bachelor's degree in speech-language pathology from TCU. Of these students, 100% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 18th most popular school in the country for speech-language pathology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Loyola University Maryland. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,480 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,440 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their bachelor's degree in speech-language pathology from Loyola Maryland. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
University of Central Oklahoma comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in speech-language pathology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,284 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,626 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their bachelor's degree in speech-language pathology from UCO. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to speech-language pathology that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Communication Sciences & Disorders | 5,130 |
| Speech Pathology & Audiology | 4,479 |
| Audiology/Audiologist | 176 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences | 95 |
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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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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