Notes on employment for Speech-language pathologists

  • Employment of speech-language pathologists is expected to grow rapidly because the expanding population in older age groups is prone to medical conditions that result in speech, language, and swallowing problems.
  • About half worked in educational services, and most others were employed by healthcare and social assistance facilities.
  • A master�s degree in speech-language pathology is the standard credential.





More information on Speech-language pathologists from The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook
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