Jumpstart your career in Speech Language Pathology 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 speech language pathology careers from the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) and PayScale. $38,782-$75,457 Average Starting Salaries in Speech Language Pathology Fields (NACE) Noteworthy Speech Language Pathology Jobs and Mid-Career Salaries (PayScale and Bureau of Labor Statistics) Speech Language Pathologist Assistant $52,800 Speech Language Pathologist $80,480 Audiologists $81,030 Occupational Therapists $85,600 86% Alumni in science and health employed or in graduate school within 6 months after graduation
Get Prepared to Succeed The BS degree in speech language pathology provides the knowledge to enter a master's program in speech language pathology, 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.