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GraduateSmart
$97K/yr
Average Salary
6 years
Years of Education
+15%
Job Growth
187K+
Total Jobs
Diagnose and treat communication and swallowing disorders in children and adults. Work in schools, hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and private practice. One of the most in-demand healthcare careers.
$62K
Starting
$97K
Average
$133K
Senior
High School Diploma or GED
Foundation requirement for all pathways
Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology
Typically 6 years
Start your career
Entry-level positions and internships
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Field
Healthcare & Medicine
Required Degree
Master's Degree
Time in School
6 years
Job Demand
10-Year Job Growth
+15%
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Pay range
$62K–$133K
10th–90th percentile
Job growth
+15%
projected 2024–2034
Number of jobs
187K
in 2024
Much faster than average
Strong demand growth expected. Projected to grow from 187K to 216K jobs by 2034.
Typical duties
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Direct match. Median $95,410; **15% growth**. 187,400 jobs.