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Speech-Language Pathology in California

Speech-Language Pathology Schools in California

765 students earned Speech-Language Pathology degrees in California in the 2022-2023 year.

A Speech-Language Pathology major is the 140th most popular major in this state.

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 458
Bachelor’s Degree 291
Post-Master’s Certificate 12
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 12
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4

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: 11.2%
  • Black or African American: 2.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 35.7%
  • White: 35.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.5%
  • Other Races: 15.2%
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Jobs for Speech-Language Pathology Grads in California

In this state, there are 24,760 people employed in jobs related to a speech-language pathology degree, compared to 346,380 nationwide.

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Wages for Speech-Language Pathology Jobs in California

In this state, speech-language pathology grads earn an average of $93,510. Nationwide, they make an average of $80,700.

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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
76% Graduation Rate
36,334 Total Students

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public school has an average net price of $12,721. It takes the average student 4.55 years to graduate.

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105 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
16,367 Total Students

47% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.91 years. The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1.

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65 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,711 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 31% are considered full time.

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Loma Linda University

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

The full-time teacher rate is 96%. The student to faculty ratio is 3 to 1.

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50 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
40,069 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.78 years to graduate. 45% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1.

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50 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
40,381 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,293. The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.94 years.

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25 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
16,746 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,578. Most students complete their degree in 4.67 years. 72% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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Biola University

La Mirada
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
5,815 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.30 years to graduate. This private institution charges an average net price of $28,098. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

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24 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
11,317 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 42% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.38 years. An average student at Cal Baptist will pay a net price of $26,538.

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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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