Doctor’s Degrees in Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Education Levels of Speech-Language Pathology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 54 people earned their doctor's degree in speech-language pathology. This earns it the #174 spot on the list of the most popular doctor'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 Doctor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for speech-language pathology majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in speech-language pathology. About 98.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1 |
| Women | 53 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of speech-language pathology doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 17 |
| International Students | 3 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 23 |
Most Popular Speech-Language Pathology Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 14 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in speech-language pathology. Learn more about the most popular 14 below:
The 2nd most popular school in the country for speech-language pathology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Northwestern University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,887 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,698 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their doctor's degree in speech-language pathology from Northwestern. Of these students, 100% were women and 4% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for speech-language pathology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Kean University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,135 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,793 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in speech-language pathology from Kean. Of these students, 100% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Nova Southeastern University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in speech-language pathology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,880 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,890 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in speech-language pathology from NUS Florida. Around 80% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Valdosta State University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in speech-language pathology. 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, 6 people received their doctor's degree in speech-language pathology from VSU. About 100% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Kansas comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in speech-language pathology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,596 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,488 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in speech-language pathology from KU. About 100% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Loma Linda University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in speech-language pathology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $24,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in speech-language pathology from Loma Linda University. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Nevada - Reno comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in speech-language pathology. 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, 0 people received their doctor's degree in speech-language pathology from UNR.
University of Delaware is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in speech-language pathology. Each year, around 23,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,040 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,504 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their doctor's degree in speech-language pathology from UD.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to speech-language pathology that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Audiology/Audiologist | 672 |
| Speech Pathology & Audiology | 243 |
| Communication Sciences & Disorders | 48 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences | 17 |
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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