Best Speech Pathology Programs

On-Campus | Scheduled Classes

Avg. Cost per Credit
Latter-day Saint | $331
Non-Latter-day Saint | $662

Credits to Graduate
112 total (58 in the major)

Program Information
Degree-Completion Program | No
Program Accreditation | N/A

BYU's bachelor's in communication disorders explores the leading factors that impact communication in humans. The program looks at the various communication disorders and treatment management methods. Core courses include speech anatomy, clinical phonetics, and speech sound disorders. 

In the final semester, students complete a professional practices capstone course. Learners also have access to the school's speech and language clinic for practical training and observation. To declare this major, applicants must complete prerequisites in statistics, anatomy, acoustics, and introduction to speech-language pathology.

On-Campus | Scheduled Classes

Avg. Cost per Credit
In State | $1,847
Out of State | $1,847

Credits to Graduate
128 total

Program Information
Degree-Completion Program | No
Program Accreditation | N/A

Northeastern's bachelor's in speech-language pathology and audiology equips students with the skills necessary for careers in communication sciences and language disorders. The training also prepares learners for graduate-level studies. In the later semesters, students encounter courses in aural rehabilitation, language disorders across the lifespan, and early intervention.

In addition to classwork, students engage in practical training exercises in Northeastern's Speech-Language and Hearing Center. For admission, prospective students need at least a high school or GED diploma.

On-Campus | Scheduled Classes

Avg. Tuition per Year
In State | $61,050
Out of State | $61,050

Credits to Graduate
128 total

Program Information
Degree-Completion Program | No
Program Accreditation | N/A

BU's bachelor's in speech, language, and hearing sciences prepares students for advanced research and clinical settings in communication sciences. Core courses cover training in language acquisition, speech science, and phonological disorders. Students also complete integrative practical training, such as an internship and lab experiences.

A major component of the program emphasizes pre-professional studies, including disorder evaluation and treatment. For admission, prospective students need a high school or GED diploma.

Online | Scheduled Classes

Avg. Cost per Credit
In State | $129
Out of State | $552

Credits to Graduate
120 credits total

Program Information
Degree-Completion Program | No
Program Accreditation | N/A

UF's bachelor's in communication sciences and disorders examines the various communication disorders and clinical treatment methods. Core courses include neural basis of communication, audiometry and hearing disorders, and audiologic rehabilitation. Learners also complete clinical observations. 

For admission, first-year applicants need a high school or GED diploma and a minimum 2.5 GPA. For access to the major, students must complete all general education prerequisites and maintain a 2.0 GPA.

On-Campus | Scheduled Classes

Avg. Tuition per Year
In State | $10,722
Out of State | $39,354

Credits to Graduate
120 total

Program Information
Degree-Completion Program | No
Program Accreditation | Council on Academic Accreditation of the American Speech–Language–Hearing Association 

UW's bachelor's in communication sciences and disorders provides students with a foundation necessary for graduate-level training and professional licensure. The program features courses in speech acoustics and perception, physiology of speech production, and normal aspects of hearing. 

Students can take the program with either the education or letters and sciences departments, with small differences in the requirements for each program. For admission to the school, applicants need a high school or GED diploma. For entry into the major, they need to complete all general education prerequisites, including a foreign language component.

On-Campus | Scheduled Classes

Avg. Cost per Credit
In State | $212.28
Out of State | $748.89

Credits to Graduate
120 total (63-64 in the major)

Program Information
Degree-Completion Program | No
Program Accreditation | N/A

UCF's bachelor's in communication sciences and disorders features courses in language development, physiological bases of speech, and multicultural aspects of communication disorders and differences. In this program, students learn to think critically about communication development and differences. Learners also study how to make ethical treatment and analysis decisions. 

UCF also offers an accelerated bachelor's-to-master's program in communication sciences and disorders. For admission, applicants need a high school or GED diploma, plus SAT or ACT scores.

On-Campus | Scheduled Classes

Avg. Cost per Credit
In State | $1,995
Out of State | $1,995

Credits to Graduate
120 total (44 for the major and concentration)

Program Information
Degree-Completion Program | No
Program Accreditation | N/A

GW's bachelor's in speech, language, and hearing science trains students in communication processes and development. The program features three concentrations, including communication sciences and disorders, and language across cultures and the lifespan. The final concentration is the neuroscience of language and communication.

The core curriculum for all specializations includes courses in foundations in human communication, research methods, and language structure and meaning. First-year applicants need a high school or GED diploma for admission to the school. Those applying to the major must have completed all general education prerequisites.

On-Campus | Scheduled Classes

Avg. Tuition per Year
In State | $17,138-$22,324
Out of State | $35,110-$42,796

Credits to Graduate
128 total

Program Information
Degree-Completion Program | No
Program Accreditation | N/A

U of I's bachelor's in speech and hearing science offers concentrations in audiology, cultural-linguistic diversity, and the neuroscience of communication. Another concentration is speech-language pathology. The core curriculum includes courses in anatomical and physiological speech mechanism, development of spoken language, and interpreting clinical research. 

The training provides learners with the theoretical and clinical preparation necessary to enter a master's program after graduation. For admission, prospective students need a high school or GED diploma, plus strong grades.

On-Campus | Scheduled Classes

Avg. Tuition per Year
In State | $8,174
Out of State | $8,174

Credits to Graduate
120 total (up to 68 in the major)

Program Information
Degree-Completion Program | No
Program Accreditation | Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology

SDSU's bachelor's in speech, language, and hearing sciences prepares students for professional training and practice in the communicative disorders field. Core training includes courses in principles of audiology, phonological acquisition and disorders, and communication processes and aging. 

Students can access the school's speech, language, and hearing clinic facilities. For school admissions, prospective students need a high school or GED diploma. To enter the major, applicants need prerequisites in communication sciences, psychology, and statistics, plus a minimum 2.75 GPA.