The average annual wage of the occupations is $92,630 and $45 per hour. 4 vocational programs could be taken for the Speech-Language Pathologists career. Based on BLS data, a total of 172,100 employees were employed in the Occupation.
The following 4 vocational programs are required or helpful to prepare Speech-Language Pathologists.
The tuition, program length, and completion time program information is average amounts over all schools that offer each program. This information is only for vocational programs (i.e. certificate programs) and not for bachelor's or graduate degrees.
| Program Name | Number of Schools | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Lengths | Avg. Completion Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communication Sciences and Disorders | 5 | $27,141 | - | - | - |
| Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | 5 | $25,496 | - | - | - |
| Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | 8 | $28,306 | - | - | - |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services (other) | 1 | $37,100 | - | - | - |
The following 18 occupations are related to Speech-Language Pathologists.
| Occupation | Total Employees | Annual Wages | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | 71,730 | $106,600 | $51 |
| Occupational Therapists | 145K | $96,790 | $47 |
| Physical Therapists | 241K | $100,440 | $48 |
| Recreational Therapists | 15,540 | $60,910 | $29 |
| Therapists, All Other | 16,490 | $75,660 | $36 |
| Registered Nurses | 3,175K | $94,480 | $45 |
| Audiologists | 13,880 | $92,620 | $45 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | 35,100 | $306,640 | $147 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | 112K | $240,790 | $116 |
| Neurologists | 9,350 | $271,470 | $131 |
| Psychiatrists | 24,830 | $256,930 | $124 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | 116K | $43,650 | $21 |
| Hearing Aid Specialists | 10,250 | $61,550 | $30 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | 46,090 | $68,170 | $33 |
| Occupational Therapy Aides | 4,430 | $42,060 | $20 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | 104K | $65,860 | $32 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | 42,390 | $34,810 | $17 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | 102K | $47,010 | $23 |
The following 22 schools offer the vocational programs and certificate courses for preparing Speech-Language Pathologists. The list includes some 4-year colleges that have certificate or associate programs for the career.