Speech-language Pathology Outcomes

Student Outcome Data

Speech-language pathology (SLP) is a high-demand career that helps people. Learn about Lebanon Valley College’s SLP student outcomes.

A High-demand Career That Helps People

SLPs work in many different research, education, and health care settings with varying roles, levels of responsibility, and client populations… SLPs often work as part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team, which may include teachers, physicians, audiologists, psychologists, social workers, physical and occupational therapists, and rehabilitation counselors.
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Career opportunities include preparing future professionals in colleges and universities; owning/running clinics or private practices; working for national, state, or local associations or agencies; supervising and directing public school or clinical programs; engaging in research to enhance knowledge; or providing counseling and consultative services, among many others.
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There is a national need for speech-language therapists. The national employment rate of SLPs is expected to grow faster than average through the year 2030; there is an anticipated 29% increase in job openings through 2030.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

The median annual wage for speech-language pathologists was $79,060 in May 2021.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics