### SUMMARY

 Studying Speech-Language Pathology is a valuable choice and commonly a requisite first step for undergraduates endeavoring to begin a career as a speech-language pathologist, a speechwriter, or a communication disorders researcher. Interestingly, speech-language pathology is a very rare major being the 171st most popular degree. Last year alone, there were 1,568 speech-language pathology degrees conferred. In-state tuition for speech-language pathology at private colleges is, on average, 3.1 times more spendy than their public equivalents.

 With just 59 schools offering speech-language pathology you could have limited options as to the institutions that will have an option for you. If you are looking to surround yourself with other speech-language pathology majors, look at schools in California which have more students admitted to speech-language pathology than any other state. More generally, the best region to get a degree in speech-language pathology is in the Far West region with [California State University-Long Beach](/colleges/california-state-university-long-beach), [San Diego State University](/colleges/san-diego-state-university), and [University of Nevada-Reno](/colleges/university-of-nevada-reno) best representing the region. Interestingly, our pick for the top conference to study speech-language pathology is the Mountain West Conference with [San Diego State University](/colleges/san-diego-state-university), [Boise State University](/colleges/boise-state-university), and [University of Nevada-Reno](/colleges/university-of-nevada-reno) representing the conference. From our comprehensive list of the [best colleges](/rankings/best-colleges), our selection for the best school for speech-language pathology is [Texas Christian University](/colleges/texas-christian-university).

 The best school does not have to be the 'best' school for you. There are lots more factors to weigh when deciding on college. Stuff like campus amenities, transportation services, and food would affect one's decision on which college to attend. At authority.org, we have evaluated the pros and cons for you. If, as an example, you are interested in which speech-language pathology school has the best campus, the answer is [San Diego State University](/colleges/san-diego-state-university). If, for example, you are primarily interested in which school has the top campus, we have a whole list [dedicated to that](/rankings/best-college-campuses). We have carefully pored through professor reviews, student reviews, government databases, and more to compare each major in an unbiased and informative way. You can find our well researched list for the schools with the [best student life](/rankings/best-student-life)&nbsphere and our selection for the college with the best student life for speech-language pathology is [Texas Christian University](/colleges/texas-christian-university). Curious why? Continue scrolling to find out more about Authority's top choices. Some of our conclusions will probably surprise you.

 If expense is a significant factor in your decisions, you might consider avoiding [Texas Christian University](/colleges/texas-christian-university). [Texas Christian University](/colleges/texas-christian-university)&nbspis the most expensive university for speech-language pathology, at least for out of state enrollment. We have an entire page for the [most expensive](/rankings/most-expensive-colleges)&nbspuniversities that might put the cost of [Texas Christian University](/colleges/texas-christian-university)&nbspinto perspective. For more context, you could want to know that speech-language pathology is the 342nd most expensive degree in the United States, with an average bill of $19,900. On a broader scale, the most expensive state for speech-language pathology on our list is Maryland with tuition and fees at the main institution, Loyola University Maryland, of $48,700. To zoom out even further, the most costly region for speech-language pathology is unfortunately unavailable due to missing data.

 Our cheapest region for speech-language pathology is the Southeast region which is represented by [Valdosta State University](/colleges/valdosta-state-university) with a cost of $15,426, [University of West Georgia](/colleges/university-of-west-georgia) with a cost of $15,426, and [Mississippi University for Women](/colleges/mississippi-university-for-women) with a cost of $7,425. More optimistically, the most affordable school for speech-language pathology is [Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo](/colleges/inter-american-university-of-puerto-rico-fajardo). Authority's full list of the most affordable universities can be explored [here](/rankings/most-affordable-colleges).

 In-state learners can anticipate paying about $8,900 for a degree in speech-language pathology. The price swells significantly to a median of $19,700 for the out-of-state public-school undergraduate. As such, you might be interested in our selection for the school constituting the best value for speech-language pathology: [Loma Linda University](/colleges/loma-linda-university). On this page you will see our comprehensive list on the schools we believe to be the [best value](/rankings/best-value-colleges)&nbspoverall. With that said, this discussion is based on out-of-state tuition costs. The value proposition changes when it comes to in-state tuition, but we do not know in which states any one student has residency.

 Earnings for speech-language pathology students differ a lot, but within two years graduation students will regularly earn around $61,200. There is much variation in salary; top earners can bring in up to $94,900. Straight out of college, the minimum earning opportunities within the speech-language pathology field make $38,900, which is an alright wage. The highest earning grads from speech-language pathology come from [Loma Linda University](/colleges/loma-linda-university)&nbspand if you want to find the schools with all of the [highest earning graduates](/rankings/highest-earning-graduates), we have that too.

 The prevailing diversity of speech-language pathology stands quite poor, being within only the 10th percentile of majors nationally. The university with the most composite diversity for speech-language pathology is [San Diego State University](/colleges/san-diego-state-university)&nbspand here you can find our comprehensive list of the colleges with the [most diversity](/rankings/most-diverse-colleges). The financial diversity of Speech-Language Pathology is only in the 8th percentile of all majors. Racial diversity is actually greater, in the 24th percentile. White students make up the largest share at 72% of scholars majoring in speech-language pathology. Additionally, 96% of undergrads pursuing a speech-language pathology major are women.

 The median score for speech-language pathology's professors is 4.2 stars, a ranking which is 5% better than the average score for every major; this is a good score. If you want to find the most popular speech-language pathology professor nationally, look no further than Darrell Pearson at [Eastern University](/colleges/eastern-university). It may be surprising, but the best ranked instructors of speech-language pathology according to students are at [Eastern University](/colleges/eastern-university). If we including data beyond just rankings it becomes clear that the university possessing the best instructors for speech-language pathology is [University of Nebraska-Lincoln](/colleges/university-of-nebraska-lincoln). You can find more detail on our evolving ranking methodology of the [best overall professors here](/rankings/best-professors), along with some of the top examples of instructors in the country.

 Finally, the hardest college to get into for speech-language pathology is [San Diego State University](/colleges/san-diego-state-university). While we think of this list more as a novelty, we do have a detailed page for the [hardest colleges to get into](/rankings/hardest-colleges-to-get-into). With that said, we hope you understand that considering academics with context mainly shaped by superlatives might cause problems. We at Authority encourage you to read our other pages on individual topics and read a couple of our background articles on essential things to consider as your school search develops.



 ### POPULARITY

 Speech-language pathology is the 171st most popular degree in America, with 1,568 students receiving their bachelors degree last year. It just beat out #172 [Respiratory Care Therapy](/rankings/best-colleges-for-respiratory-care-therapy), and narrowly lost to #170 [Industrial and Product Design](/rankings/best-colleges-for-industrial-and-product-design).

 The degree is offered at a total of 59 colleges across the nation, and is the 249th most widely offered degree. It is not offered at any of the Top 100 [Best Colleges](/rankings/best-colleges) in America.

 It is also worth noting that 56% of colleges offering speech language pathology are public making it a pretty accessible field.

 The far west produces the most speech language pathology graduates, largely led by [California State University-Long Beach](/colleges/california-state-university-long-beach), while it’s the Mountain West Conference that leads conference totals. As far as states, California ranks highest, with particular help from [California State University-Long Beach](/colleges/california-state-university-long-beach) and [San Diego State University](/colleges/san-diego-state-university).

 All that being said, no individual school produces more speech language pathology graduates than [Alabama A & M University](/colleges/alabama-a-m-university), which graduated 117 students last year alone. Although size is critical, another important factor to consider is the program’s density (the percent of all students that study speech language pathology). More students studied speech language pathology as a percentage of total students at [Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo](/colleges/inter-american-university-of-puerto-rico-fajardo) than any other college.



 ### COST

 Speech-language pathology is the 342nd most expensive major in America, with a median cost of $19,890 amongst the top 50 programs (just ahead of #343, [Electrical Engineering Technologies](rankings/best-colleges-for-electrical-engineering-technologies), with a median cost of $19,872).

 New England has the most expensive schools with top 50 speech-language pathology programs led by [College of Our Lady of the Elms](/colleges/college-of-our-lady-of-the-elms) with an annual cost of $35,270. Maryland is the most expensive state for speech-language pathology led by [Loyola University Maryland](/colleges/loyola-university-maryland).

 Public schools with solid programs generally charge 67.43% less than private schools for in-state students. However, when looking at out-of-state tuition, the median top 50 Public school charges 27.94% less than the median private school. So, if you're looking into studying at a state school, make sure you qualify for in-state tuition ASAP.

 The most expensive option in the top 25 is [Texas Christian University](/colleges/texas-christian-university), which is the 135th most expensive college in the nation. The most affordable option in the top 100 is [Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla](/colleges/inter-american-university-of-puerto-rico-aguadilla). It costs just $4,560 per year, and it's ranked 46th for its speech-language pathology program. If you’re looking for a higher ranked, but still affordable college, [Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo](/colleges/inter-american-university-of-puerto-rico-fajardo)  is probably a good fit for you, ranked #23 with an in-state cost of just $4,560. Another more affordable choice would be #22, [Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo Campus](/colleges/universidad-ana-g-mendez-gurabo-campus) in Gurabo Municipio, PR with a cost of $4,920 for in-state students and $4,920 for out-of-state students.



### SALARY

 College is a serious investment for most students. It is critical to be assured you are well positioned to gain financially from your investment. Therefore, we hope the following career and income information help you make a well informed decision when choosing your major.

 The average Speech-Language Pathology alumni brings home a first year income of $47,596 a year (top 26%). With experience in their jobs, they typically generate anywhere between $38,928 and $94,859, but average near $61,182. To put it in context, that is 58% more than the US' average.

 The most common work position for a Speech-Language Pathology graduate is Customer Services Coordinator, which normally make around $27,000; next are Home Health Aid and Medical Technologist, which commonly make about $19,000 and $40,000 respectively.

 The best paid region for Speech-Language Pathology graduates is New England. RI has the most well paid Speech-Language Pathology graduates of any state. Western Athletic Conference has the best paid Speech-Language Pathology graduates of any conference..



### PROFESSORS

 Fast Facts for Speech-Language Pathology: Median Professor Rating: 4.2 / 5, which is above average.

 Professors oftentimes have a great impact your college experience, regardless of your primary focus. A thoughtful instructor can provide inspiration and set a student up for future success. On the other hand, a bad experience with a professor can mess up your schooling or even worse... fail you!

 Professors of Speech-Language Pathology have a median student rating of 4.2 out of 5, which puts these professors in the upper 36th percentile in the United States based on overall professor quality. For context that's 5% greater than the national median professor rating for all subjects. Speech-Language Pathology professors just surpassed those from ["Family and Consumer Economics"](/rankings/best-colleges-for-family-and-consumer-economics), whereas ["Music Technology"](/rankings/best-colleges-for-music-technology)&nbspprofessors ranked one slot above Speech-Language Pathology.

 Now for some statistics about Speech-Language Pathology professors. Colleges located in small citys tend to have the best Speech-Language Pathology professors. The Great Lakes Valley Conference has the highest rated Speech-Language Pathology professors. The Southwest region has the highest rated Speech-Language Pathology professors. Private institutions tend to have higher rated Speech-Language Pathology professors than public universities. Finally, Texas has the highest rated Speech-Language Pathology professors in the US.

 Darrell Pearson, instructor at [Eastern University](/colleges/eastern-university)&nbspin Saint Davids, PA is the most popular Speech-Language Pathology professor in the United States. David Stevens, professor at [Columbus State Community College](/colleges/columbus-state-community-college)&nbspin Columbus, OH is the highest rated Speech-Language Pathology professor in America, with a rating of 5 / 5.

 Learn which institutions have the [Best Professors](/rankings/best-professors)!



### STUDENTS

 College can be an extremely formative period in one's life; it is a chance for individual progress and development. Pupils try to capture their calling and cultivate many of the required skills to be a flourishing adult. But learning goes far beyond the classroom - the late nights discussing Noam Chomsky with a schoolmate, the nugget of wisdom gained from an old instructor, the exposure to a different way of viewing the world. As such, finding a diverse college tremendously improves what one gains from the time at school.

 Speech-Language Pathology is a less racially diverse focus than average\*. 72% of the US' Speech-Language Pathology majors are white students, followed by latino students (17%), asian students (4%), and students of other races\*\*(4%). The most ethnically diverse college\* in the top 100 is [California State University-Long Beach](/colleges/california-state-university-long-beach) located in Long Beach, CA.

 Furthermore, Speech-Language Pathology is the the 6th most female dominated subject, with 96% of students identify as women. [Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce](/colleges/inter-american-university-of-puerto-rico-ponce) in Mercedita, PR has the most gender balanced student body in the top 100.

 Another critical type of diversity is economic diversity. Sadly, Speech-Language Pathology ranks in the bottom 9% of subjects wealth diversity. 37% of its majors come from households with a sub $30,000 yearly income, 16% are from families with $30,000 to $48,000 annual incomes, and 19% grew up in high income homes. [Clarion University of Pennsylvania](/colleges/clarion-university-of-pennsylvania) is the most fiscally diverse college in the top 100.

 Considering each type of diversity, overall CA is the most diverse state for Speech-Language Pathology. The Far West is the most diverse region, and the Mountain West Conference is the most diverse conference.

   \* diversity calculations and comparisons are based on [Simpson's Diversity Index](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diversity_index)   
  \*\* other races is used to refer to non asian, black, latino, or white

  #### Diversity Statistics

  ##### Racial Diversity

 * Asian: 4%
* Black: 3%
* Latino: 17%
* White: 72%
* Other: 4%
  ##### Gender Diversity

 * Male: 4%
* Female: 96%
  ##### Socioeconomic Diversity (By Household Income)

 * Under 30k: 37%
* 30k - 48k: 16%
* 48k - 75k: 15%
* 75k - 110k: 14%
* Over 110k: 19%
  ##### Geographic Diversity

 * In State: 81%
* Out of State: 18%
* International: 1%


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