by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 121 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of speech-language pathology/pathologist. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 4,281 master's degrees in speech-language pathology/pathologist during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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The speech-language pathology master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for speech-language pathology/pathologist students working on their master's degree.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist Master's Degree Schools list to help you make the college decision.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for speech-language pathology/pathologist students seeking a a master's degree. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.
Any student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in speech-language pathology/pathologist needs to check out Northwestern University. Northwestern is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Evanston.More information about a master’s in speech-language pathology/pathologist from Northwestern University
Teachers College at Columbia University is a wonderful option for students pursuing a master's degree in speech-language pathology/pathologist. Located in the large city of New York, Teachers College is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in speech-language pathology/pathologist from Teachers College at Columbia University
Loma Linda University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in speech-language pathology/pathologist. Located in the suburb of Loma Linda, Loma Linda University is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in speech-language pathology/pathologist from Loma Linda University
Vanderbilt University is a great choice for individuals interested in a master's degree in speech-language pathology/pathologist. Vanderbilt is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Nashville.More information about a master’s in speech-language pathology/pathologist from Vanderbilt University
UT Health San Antonio is a small public university located in the large city of San Antonio.More information about a master’s in speech-language pathology/pathologist from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Located in the large city of Seattle, UW Seattle is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in speech-language pathology/pathologist from University of Washington - Seattle Campus
USAHS is a medium-sized private for-profit university located in the large suburb of San Marcos.More information about a master’s in speech-language pathology/pathologist from University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
UTHSC is a small public university located in the city of Memphis.More information about a master’s in speech-language pathology/pathologist from The University of Tennessee - Health Science Center
Case Western is a large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Cleveland.More information about a master’s in speech-language pathology/pathologist from Case Western Reserve University
SDSU is a fairly large public university located in the large city of San Diego.More information about a master’s in speech-language pathology/pathologist from San Diego State University
Yeshiva is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large city of New York.More information about a master’s in speech-language pathology/pathologist from Yeshiva University
Located in the large city of Northridge, CSUN is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in speech-language pathology/pathologist from California State University - Northridge
KU is a very large public university located in the small city of Lawrence.More information about a master’s in speech-language pathology/pathologist from University of Kansas
Located in the suburb of Valhalla, New York Medical College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a master’s in speech-language pathology/pathologist from New York Medical College
UOHSC is a small public university located in the large city of Oklahoma City.More information about a master’s in speech-language pathology/pathologist from University of Oklahoma - Health Sciences Center
NUS Florida is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Fort Lauderdale.More information about a master’s in speech-language pathology/pathologist from Nova Southeastern University
St. Mary's College is a small private not-for-profit college located in the large suburb of Notre Dame.More information about a master’s in speech-language pathology/pathologist from Saint Mary’s College
UMCP is a very large public university located in the large suburb of College Park.More information about a master’s in speech-language pathology/pathologist from University of Maryland - College Park
JMU is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Harrisonburg.More information about a master’s in speech-language pathology/pathologist from James Madison University
Here are some additional great schools for Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist students that almost earned our Best Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist Master's Degree Schools award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | University of Cincinnati - Main Campus | Cincinnati, OH |
| 20 | Marquette University | Milwaukee, WI |
| 21 | University of Utah | Salt Lake City, UT |
| 22 | Rush University | Chicago, IL |
| 23 | California State University - Long Beach | Long Beach, CA |
| 24 | University of Massachusetts Amherst | Amherst, MA |
| 25 | Pacific University | Forest Grove, OR |
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One of 4 majors within the Communication Sciences area of study, Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Speech Pathology & Audiology | 2,785 |
| General Communication Sciences & Disorders | 1,904 |
| Audiology/Audiologist | 143 |
| Other Communication Disorders Sciences & Services | 98 |
