Jumpstart your career in communication disorders and sciences Our programs in communication disorders and sciences prepare students for advanced study and careers in speech-language pathology. Here are some key national statistics for communication disorders careers from the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) and PayScale. $34,517-$57,525 Average Starting Salaries in Communication Disorders Fields (NACE) Noteworthy Communication Disorders Jobs and Mid-Career Salaries (PayScale and Bureau of Labor Statistics) Speech Language Pathologist Asst. $52,800 Speech Language Pathologist $80,480 Audiologist $81,030 Occupational Therapist $85,600 87% Alumni in science and health employed or in graduate school within 6 months after graduation
Get Prepared to Succeed The BA degree in communication disorders and sciences provides the knowledge to enter a master's program in communication disorders and sciences, a master's program in a related field (e.g., special education, audiology, etc.), or to pursue employment in a related discipline. Students who successfully complete the MS degree will be eligible for New Jersey licensure to work as a speech-language pathologist.
