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2024 Best Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist Master's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region

9 Colleges in the Plains States Region
272 Master's Degrees
Ranked #41 in popularity, speech-language pathology/pathologist is one of the most sought-after master's degree programs in the nation. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 9 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist Master's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 272 master's degrees in speech-language pathology/pathologist to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist School for Your Master's Degree

Best Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist Master's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region Your choice of speech-language pathology/pathologist for getting your master's degree school matters. Important measures of a quality speech-language pathology program can vary widely even among the top schools. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.

A Great Overall School

The overall quality of a master's degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To take this into account we include a school's overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking which itself looks at a collection of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.

Other Factors We Consider

The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.

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.

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The speech-language pathology school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist Master's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region.


 

Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist in the Plains States Region

Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for speech-language pathology/pathologist students seeking a a master's degree.

Top Plains States Region Schools for a Master's in Speech-Language Pathology

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University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
41 Annual Graduates

University of Kansas is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in speech-language pathology/pathologist. Located in the city of Lawrence, KU is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in speech-language pathology/pathologist from University of Kansas

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Rockhurst University
Kansas City, MO
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
35 Annual Graduates

It is hard to beat Rockhurst University if you wish to pursue a master's degree in speech-language pathology/pathologist. Located in the city of Kansas City, Rockhurst is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in speech-language pathology/pathologist from Rockhurst University

3
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
43 Annual Graduates

It is difficult to beat University of Northern Iowa if you want to pursue a master's degree in speech-language pathology/pathologist. UNI is a moderately-sized public university located in the city of Cedar Falls.More information about a master’s in speech-language pathology/pathologist from University of Northern Iowa

4
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
21 Annual Graduates

Maryville University of Saint Louis is a good option for individuals pursuing a master's degree in speech-language pathology/pathologist. Maryville U is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Saint Louis.More information about a master’s in speech-language pathology/pathologist from Maryville University of Saint Louis

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University of Mary
Bismarck, ND
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
18 Annual Graduates

UMary is a small private not-for-profit university located in the rural area of Bismarck.More information about a master’s in speech-language pathology/pathologist from University of Mary

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
30 Annual Graduates

St. Ambrose University is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Davenport.More information about a master’s in speech-language pathology/pathologist from Saint Ambrose University

7
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
25 Annual Graduates

Located in the midsize suburb of Moorhead, MSU Moorhead is a public university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in speech-language pathology/pathologist from Minnesota State University - Moorhead

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Fontbonne University
Saint Louis, MO
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
39 Annual Graduates

Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, Fontbonne 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 Fontbonne University

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
20 Annual Graduates

Located in the town of Hays, FHSU is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in speech-language pathology/pathologist from Fort Hays State University

Best Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist Colleges by State

Explore the best speech-language pathology/pathologist colleges for a specific state in the Plains States Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Missouri 361 95
Minnesota 355 25
Iowa 298 73
Kansas 254 61
North Dakota 167 18

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Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist is one of 4 different types of Communication Sciences programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
General Communication Sciences & Disorders 292
Speech Pathology & Audiology 169

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