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About Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist

Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist programs prepare individuals to evaluate the speaking, language interpretation, and related physiological and cognitive capabilities of children and/or adults and develop treatment and rehabilitative solutions in consultation with clinicians and educators. Includes instruction in the anatomy and physiology of speech and hearing, biomechanics of swallowing and vocal articulation, communications disorders, psychology of auditory function and cognitive communication, language assessment and diagnostic techniques, and rehabilitative and management therapies.

Illinois awards the most Doctors degree research scholarships in Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist of all US states with 28 degrees being awarded last year. Students interested in Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist can expect approximately 92% percent of their classmates to be women and 8% percent of their classmates to be male. The majority students graduating in this field earn a Masters degree. The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist is $38,300.

Popularity of Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist Degrees in the U.S.
This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.
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Careers

The highest paying job for Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist majors is Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary. However, something else to consider is how much demand there is for specific careers. A job that is in high need that a degree in Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist can prepare you for is Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
52
Female Students
48 (92%)
Male Students
4 (7%)
Race/ethnicity unknown (22, 42%)
White (19, 37%)
Hispanic or Latino (5, 10%)
Asian (2, 4%)
U.S. Nonresident (2, 4%)
Black or African American (1, 2%)
Two or more races (1, 2%)
American Indian or Alaska Native (0, <1%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)

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