Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Health Professions · federal classification: Communication Disorders Sciences and Services
Median earnings by degree level
| Degree | Median earnings | Typical range | Schools | Clear the bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | $58,291 | $53,825 to $62,584 | 227 | 96% |
| Master's Degree | $65,765 | $60,861 to $71,853 | 257 | 100% |
| Doctoral Degree | $87,444 | $79,904 to $90,051 | 35 | 100% |
| First Professional Degree | $89,193 | $77,899 to $97,730 | 8 | 100% |
"Clear the bar" is the share of programs whose graduates out-earn a typical high-school graduate (the federal earnings-premium test). Typical range is the 25th to 75th percentile of program medians.
Job outlook
Projected employment growth +15% (2024 to 2034), about 41,400 openings a year across the occupations this field commonly leads to.
| Occupation | Median pay | Growth | Openings/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $105,620 | +17.3% | 27,400 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | $95,410 | +15% | 13,300 |
| Audiologists | $92,120 | +9.5% | 700 |
Occupation pay and outlook: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS wages, Employment Projections). A field maps to several occupations, and the same occupations serve many majors, so these are the jobs this major commonly leads to, not positions reserved for its graduates; the openings should not be added up across majors.
Earnings source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10), median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Report an error.