Speech-Language Pathologist Salary, Job Duties, Education

Speech-language pathologists, sometimes called speech therapists, assess and treat individuals with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders. They may work with children with speech or developmental problems (such as stuttering or delayed language development), victims of stroke, the elderly, and more.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2015, speech-language pathologists earned an average salary of $76,900 and an average wage of $36.97. The future job prospects also look promising, as the field is projected to grow 21% between years 2014-2024.
In this article and video, you'll learn about the job duties, education requirements, and salary statistics for a speech-language pathologist.
Speech-Language Pathologist
What does a speech-language pathologist do on a daily basis? What are their job duties? Speech-language pathologists typically do the following tasks:
-They will evaluate patients’ levels of speech, language, or swallowing difficulty. Patients who have suffered from strokes or other debilitating medical problems or malformations often struggle to swallow food or pronounce words. Speech-language pathologists help those individuals learn to use their muscles. -They also correct improper speech patterns.
-They identify treatment options for patients.
-They create and carry out an individualized treatment plan that addresses patients’ specific functional needs.
-They teach patients how to make sounds and improve their voices. For example, some children struggle with communication disorders, stutters, etc. Speech-language pathologists assist with communication disorders.
-They advise patients' families on how to assist with diet, swallowing, and speech development exercises.
-They maintain patient records and similar administrative tasks. -They will track a patient's progress as they continue treatments and speech exercises.
Education Requirements for Speech-Language Pathologists
What are the education requirements to become a speech-language pathologist? Here are some steps you'll have to take:
-You must get a bachelor’s degree first. Some universities have undergraduate degrees in Communication Sciences and Disorders. That’s the best option. If not, you may want to major in something like English, Speech, or Communications. However, you can often enter a master's degree program with an unrelated degree (but you may have to take a few extra prerequisite courses).
-You must get a master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited university. This will include both classroom training and clinical hours and skills exams.
-Complete a 36-week clinical fellowship.
-Pass all skills exams, as well as the State Board's exam. Some states will require certification or additional requirements. See your state for specifics.
-Maintain continuing education requirements.
-Visit ASHA.org for more specific information on Speech-Language Pathology requirements, certifications, and testing.
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[@sinnahbangura9168]

Can you make one about speech language pathology assistant?

[@TatyanaRafeel]

I'm currently studying to become a speech-language pathologist. I love that you covered that SLPs can work with individuals with swallowing difficulties. A lot of people aren't aware of this.

[@danielreed3718]

I am going to fight till I can get here. It was a little intimidating seeing that I’d be like one of three guys doing this but I’m here for it. This sounds like a perfect fit.

[@cariboumaker2452]

3 guys out of 24 in my cohort here too.

[@NoStressSLP]

I am excited about this video, thank you so much for sharing about our dynamic healthcare field!

[@brigittealexander1967]

Very good description. Thank you for respecting the work. I was a nurse but start my speech therapy degree in March Australia

[@elleekani]

Thank you so much for this

[@HeavyMetal-jy4vj]

This field seems pretty underrated its the pay of a Physical Therapist but only Masters Degree needed.

[@yolotech0183]

Dont do it for the pay do somthing for your passion i stutter and i wouldent want to work with somone that just dose it for the money but someone that does it for their pastion if your pasionate for it do it you only have one life so live your best - good luck

[@MiamiShellyBelly87]

@DieselPatches IsHomo Speech Therapists and Speech Pathologists are the same thing. Both require Masters degrees ( except in Australia where a bachelors is entry level practice). In the US we are called Pathologists and overseas we are Therapists. Assistants require a bachelors, but sometimes they call themselves speech therapists. Because this term is not regulated in the US, assistants/aides can call themselves whatever they want (just not SLP).

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Nurses make more than SLP

[@lovelife9388]

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[@josiek8440]

Thank you for this video it’s very informative :)

[@alyssavandekerckhove4338]

Thank you so much for this!

[@-3Jayden7-]

This was super helpful! I'm excited to get into college and learn about SLP.

[@thatssojayah6886]

So happy I have chosen this field ✨📚

[@yoyoyo111able]

How hard was the masters program

[@promise4l640]

Hi I’m currently struggling between nursing and switching to speech pathologists could you a little more detail on how the field is like

[@RollerBladingSuxs]

@@promise4l640 there’s more opportunities in nursing

[@As_SpeechTherapist]

Hai I have completed my masters in Speech language pathology I want to work in USA what will be the procedure can you please tell me

[@cierraonair8641]

This is a great video!!!! Thank you so much for the info!!! However, I was looking for the discussion about the competitiveness.

[@brigittealexander1967]

Well done on a detailed talk.

[@jessicazumbach3672]

I’m a Spanish major and I am bilingual thanks to living in Spain for 5 months with a host family. I’m thinking about speech language pathology

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[@drsahira]

I have choice this field...

[@wrestlingfan-yq1wh]

I have a question my university that I’m attending isn’t offering an undergraduate in speech pathology or communication sciences disorders. However, they don’t require any specific bachelors and the masters program includes the prerequisite courses. If I don’t want to study for my masters at this particular university can I still get admitted to a master’s program without having completed a bachelor’s in communication sciences and disorders? Can I still fulfill the prerequisites?

[@TatyanaRafeel]

Hi, yes, you can get admitted to a master's program without a bachelor's in communication sciences and disorders, but most will require the prerequisites to be completed beforehand. If you're an out-of-field applicant, some graduate schools offer the prerequisites as part of their master's program like you mentioned. They're often more expensive per course for those prereqs than taking it at the undergraduate level. An alternative is to either do a 2nd bachelor's program, which includes all of those prereqs for grad school admittance or to just take the individual communication sciences and disorders prereqs. There are some reputable online programs that offer these classes such as USU and ENMU. Also, make sure that you take the ASHA required prereqs while in undergrad. You'll need classes in the areas of biological science, physical science, statistics, and social sciences/behavioral sciences. Good luck!

[@scarlettmarguerite]

what kind of jobs would be under the category of medical and diagnostic labs?

[@food4thought241]

I'm curious about this too

[@shelly-annsanon1400]

Lab diagnostics in Speech Pathology would be for dysphagia and/or vocal pathology in Radiology or Endoscopy.

[@ambiliramachandran5739]

Can I pursue Speech language Pathology after completing my Undergraduation In Psychology?

[@kaitpotatoes6418]

Yes, but check the masters program admission page of whatever university you’re looking at and make sure you’ve taken the required courses. For example neuroscience, language development, child motor development is typically needed. Usually most people have a undergraduate in health science so if you’re undergrad in psychology was a science major vs English major makes a difference but it’s different per masters program so look at that admissions page of the uni you want to go to. It’s never too late to take a few courses you need before applying.

[@keniciaj]

would I be able to do this is I major is psychology?

[@leehashazam5796]

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[@jalyntaylor7609]

Yes. You can apply to graduate school to become an SLP with almost any undergraduate degree. Your graduate program will be 3 years instead of the normal 2 in order to cover the basic prerequisite courses.

[@teachersparker]

Do you think a Bachelor's in Human Development would transfer easily into this field? I'm assuming I would need to take some prerequisites.

[@charaboston1566]

I’m also a human development major and I plan on taking some pre requisites hopefully during my undergrad and then going right into my masters

[@folashadeabayomi5285]

Some universities have leveling courses which is basically pre reqs you need to bridge you into Speech Pathology. Two schools I know have it are UGA and FSU.

[@GreatValueBleach]

Hi, I am a SLP and majored in History for undergrad. You just need to do the prerequisites!

[@diya8869]

@@GreatValueBleach which university are you studying in? Did you do anything else other than pre-requisite for admission?

[@zobiashahid3841]

I am doing bachelors in english linguistics. Can I work as SLP after completing my masters ? Anyone please guide ?

[@jalyntaylor7609]

Yes. You can definitely apply to graduate school with a Linguistics undergraduate degree. I have a friend who was a double major in Communication Disorders and Linguistics. Studying of languages may help.

[@jalyntaylor7609]

If you want to become a speech therapist, you have to go to graduate school to become an SLP for 3 years instead of the standard 2 years. This is because you have to take a year or prerequisite courses that are the basics of the curriculum.

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