Master’s Degrees in Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Education Levels of Speech-Language Pathology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 5,059 people earned their master's degree in speech-language pathology. This makes it the 41st 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 | 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 Master’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 master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in speech-language pathology. About 96.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 178 |
| Women | 4,881 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of speech-language pathology master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 214 |
| Black or African American | 210 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 821 |
| White | 3,233 |
| International Students | 47 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 534 |
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:
Emerson College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for speech-language pathology majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 5,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,824 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,648 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 148 people received their master's degree in speech-language pathology from Emerson. Of these students, 97% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Nova Southeastern University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in speech-language pathology. Roughly 20,800 attend the school each year. 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, 121 people received their master's degree in speech-language pathology from NUS Florida. Of these students, 98% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. Roughly 40,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,228 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 100 people received their master's degree in speech-language pathology from UC. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 98% 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. Roughly 12,300 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 $4,572 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 74 people received their master's degree in speech-language pathology from VSU. Of these students, 94% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. Each year, around 4,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 65 people received their master's degree in speech-language pathology from USAHS. Of these students, 98% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Northern Arizona University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in speech-language pathology. Roughly 29,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,674 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their master's degree in speech-language pathology from NAU. Of these students, 97% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. Roughly 2,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,138 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,558 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 57 people received their master's degree in speech-language pathology from Carlos Albizu University - San Juan. Of these students, 98% were women and 95% 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. Each year, around 11,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,992 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,904 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their master's degree in speech-language pathology from ISU. About 93% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Abilene Christian University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in speech-language pathology. Each year, around 5,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,174 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their master's degree in speech-language pathology from Abilene Christian. About 98% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Touro College is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in speech-language pathology. Roughly 11,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,545 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their master's degree in speech-language pathology from Touro. Of these students, 98% were women and 6% 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. Roughly 4,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their master's degree in speech-language pathology from Teachers College. Of these students, 97% were women and 51% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 13th most popular school in the country for speech-language pathology majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Utah. Each year, around 33,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,175 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,353 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their master's degree in speech-language pathology from U of U. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 96% 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. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,489 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,167 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their master's degree in speech-language pathology from UTHSC.
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 $13,374 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their master's degree in speech-language pathology from UofSC. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 16th most popular school in the country for speech-language pathology majors who are seeking their master's degree is LIU Post. Each year, around 15,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,458 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,336 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their master's degree in speech-language pathology from LIU Post. Of these students, 96% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Midwestern University - Downers Grove is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in speech-language pathology. Each year, around 2,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their master's degree in speech-language pathology from Midwestern University - Downers Grove. Of these students, 93% were women and 38% 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. Each year, around 40,300 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, 50 people received their master's degree in speech-language pathology from CSUN. Of these students, 96% were women and 52% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 19th most popular school in the country for speech-language pathology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Towson University. Each year, around 21,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,382 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,108 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their master's degree in speech-language pathology from Towson. About 98% of this group were women, and 24% 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. Roughly 3,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their master's degree in speech-language pathology from Midwestern University - Glendale. About 98% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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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 | 2,992 |
| Communication Sciences & Disorders | 2,036 |
| Audiology/Audiologist | 139 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences | 80 |
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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