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Find the Best Speech Pathology Schools for You

With several accredited speech pathology master’s programs across the country, figuring out which is right for you may take some time. You want to make sure a program meets your standards. To do that, you can ask yourself the following questions:

Is the program competitive?
Will it adequately prepare you for your future career?
Does the program offer full- and part-time enrollment options?
Are classes held online or in person?
Will you be able to fit other obligations into your schedule?

Here, we’ll explore the quality programs from speech pathology schools around the country to help you narrow down which ones might be the best fit for you. This page is for informational use only. Please contact each university for the latest admissions information. Program data on this page was collected from ASHA EdFind, ASHA’s online directory of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) academic programs. EdFind profiles are built from information that schools submit through ASHA’s annual CSD Education Survey and typically reflect the most recently completed academic year.

The CSD Education Survey is administered annually to 350+ institutions offering CSD programs (from the undergraduate through the doctoral level). It collects standardized information about academic programs and institutional features, including applications and admissions, enrollment, degrees granted/graduation, employment outcomes, faculty appointments, and grants/contracts, and it also supports ASHA’s national and trend reports about CSD education.

Information on this page was last updated in March 2026. For the most current program information, please refer to the official website of the respective school.

Explore our other resources that may be helpful as you consider SLP programs:

How to Choose the Best SLP Program for You
Are There Less Competitive Speech Pathology Graduate Programs?
Speech Pathology Master’s Programs, No GRE Required
Speech-Language Pathology Schools by State
Distance Learning and Part-Time Speech Pathology Master’s Programs
Speech Pathology Programs for Prospective Bilingual Speech Pathologists
Master’s in Speech Pathology FAQ

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Length of Program

As few as 20 months

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Enrollment Type

Full-Time and Part-Time

Length of Program

20-32 Months

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Admission Requirements

Completed undergraduate degree (BA/BS), with an overall GPA of 3.000 or higher.
Official transcripts for all previous college coursework.
Completion of required foundational courses in communicative disorders.
Applicants who have not completed the required foundational courses may be admitted to complete those courses in advance of full admission to the program.
Three letters of recommendation by people familiar with your background and potential for success as a speech-language pathologist
Statement of interest

Enrollment Type

Full-Time and Part-Time

Length of Program

As few as 20 months

Credits

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Official Transcripts
Résumé
Letters of Recommendation
Essay
Interview

How To Choose the Best SLP Program for You

The path to becoming a speech pathologist comprises several steps, and choosing the best speech-language pathology (SLP) program for you is an important one. There are many options across audiology, speech-language pathology, and speech, language, and hearing science—so researching different avenues is key to mapping out your journey.

In addition to taking note of program costs, financial aid resources and differences in curriculum, you may also want to consider:

Your need for flexibility. Do you plan on studying full-time or part-time? Would you prefer to enroll in an online program or an in-person course of study?
Your desired career path and salary.
Your preferred work setting or area of specialization.
SLP licensure requirements for your state.
Optional certification requirements for the Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP).
Skills you want to develop, and how the program will help in this process.
Prerequisite courses or degree program requirements.
Admission requirements, including GPA minimums and GRE scores.

CAA-Accredited Speech Pathology Graduate Programs

When selecting an SLP program, it is recommended to focus on programs accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA). Graduating from a CAA-accredited program (or a program with CAA candidacy status) is required to meet ASHA’s education standard for the CCC-SLP certification pathway. CAA accreditation supports certification eligibility and often aligns with state licensure expectations, but applicants should confirm requirements with their state licensing board.

The CAA helps ensure that graduate programs for audiologists and speech-language pathologists provide quality education at the highest standards. CAA-accredited programs equip their students with the knowledge and core skills they’ll need to practice professionally.

While schools are also accredited by independent bodies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, SLP programs are accredited separately. A university can be institutionally accredited, but the SLP program still needs CAA accreditation/candidacy to meet the profession’s recognized program standards.

Are There Less Competitive Speech Pathology Graduate Programs?

Some SLP master’s programs are less competitive than others, often because they receive fewer applications, offer more seats, or use more flexible admissions criteria. A helpful way to compare programs is ASHA’s EdFind, which includes program profiles based on schools’ annual CSD Education Survey submissions and may include admissions data such as GPA ranges and average GRE scores for students who are offered admission.

Admission rates to SLP programs are highly competitive. One admissions-insider perspective notes that acceptance rates in SLP programs often reflect clinical training capacity (e.g., placements and supervision), not just academics, meaning programs can’t always expand cohort size when applicant volume rises.

Shadowing an SLP, or volunteering in related settings, can also help you confirm your interest in the field and strengthen how you talk about your fit in applications. However, ASHA notes that you should check with each program about how (or whether) shadowing is weighed in admissions decisions.

Master of Speech Therapy Programs, GPA Benchmarks

It’s helpful to compare GPA expectations across SLP master’s programs and consider whether applicants in your GPA range have historically been offered admission. Because GPA policies vary, consider applying to multiple programs with different admissions profiles. In the most recent ASHA/CAPCSD CSD Education Survey National Aggregate Data Report (AY 2023–2024), SLP master’s programs reported that the mean GPA range of students offered admission was 3.08–3.98, and the median GPA range was 3.07–4.00 (based on 277 responding programs). These figures are best used as benchmarks, and you should still confirm each program’s current admissions guidance on its website or through ASHA’s EdFind tool.

Speech Pathology Master’s Programs, No GRE Required

Traditionally, advanced degree programs have required applicants to take the GRE. However, according to the most recent ASHA/CAPCSD Education Survey National Aggregate Data Report, less than 9% of responding SLP programs required a GRE. This means most SLP programs will not require a GRE for eligibility.

Speech-Language Pathology Schools by State

Speech pathologists make positive differences in the lives of those with speech and swallowing problems. They are licensed to diagnose, treat, and work to prevent language or swallowing disorders—often working in hospital settings and schools to provide one-on-one treatment.

Depending on the speech pathology program, you can enroll as a part-time or full-time student and complete the program at your own pace. In addition to the required courses, supervised clinical training is expected, as is passing an exam for your license, depending on the state.

Once you have compared speech pathology schools and the type of program you want to enroll in, you can decide where to apply. Here’s a list of SLP master’s programs by state. Programs listed are those in the CAA-accredited program listing as of March 18, 2026 (includes accredited + candidate programs):

Alabama	Alabama A&M University Auburn University Auburn University, Montgomery (accreditation candidate) Faulkner University Samford University University of Alabama Tuscaloosa University of Montevallo University of South Alabama
Alaska	There are no graduate programs in SLP at this time
Arizona	Arizona State University A.T. Still University (accreditation candidate) Midwestern University Arizona Northern Arizona University University of Arizona
Arkansas	Arkansas State University Harding University University of Arkansas, Fayetteville University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock University of Central Arkansas
California	Biola University California Baptist University California State University, Chico California State University, East Bay California State University, Fullerton California State University, Fresno California State University, Long Beach California State University, Los Angeles California State University, Monterey Bay California State University, Northridge California State University, Sacramento California State University, San Marcos Chapman University Loma Linda University Pepperdine University San Diego State University San Francisco State University San Jose State University University of Redlands University of Southern California University of the Pacific
Colorado	University of Colorado, Boulder University of Northern Colorado
Connecticut	Sacred Heart University Southern Connecticut State University University of Connecticut
Delaware	University of Delaware
District of Columbia	Gallaudet University George Washington University Howard University University of the District of Columbia
Florida	Florida Atlantic University Florida International University Florida State University Gannon University Jacksonville University Nova Southeastern University University of Central Florida University of Florida, Gainesville University of South Florida
Georgia	Georgia Southern University Georgia State University University of Georgia University of West Georgia Valdosta State University
Hawaii	University of Hawaii at Manoa
Idaho	Idaho State University
Illinois	Augustana College DePaul University Eastern Illinois University Elmhurst College Lewis University Governors State University Illinois State University Midwestern University Illinois Northern Illinois University Northwestern University Rush University Saint Xavier University Southern Illinois University, Carbondale Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Western Illinois University
Indiana	Ball State University Indiana State University Indiana University, Bloomington Indiana University, South Bed Purdue University Purdue University, Fort Wayne Saint Mary’s College
Iowa	St. Ambrose University University of Iowa University of Northern Iowa
Kansas	Fort Hays State University Kansas State University University of Kansas Wichita State University
Kentucky	Eastern Kentucky University Murray State University University of Kentucky University of Louisville Western Kentucky University
Louisiana	Louisiana State University, New Orleans Louisiana State University, Shreveport Louisiana State University and A&M College Louisiana Technical University Southeastern Louisiana University Southern University and A&M College University of Louisiana, Lafayette University of Louisiana, Monroe Xavier University of Louisiana
Maine	University of Maine Orono
Maryland	Loyola University, Maryland Towson University University of Maryland, College Park
Massachusetts	Boston University Bridgewater State University Emerson College MGH Institute of Health Professions Northeastern University Regis College University of Massachusetts, Amherst Worcester State University
Michigan	Andrews University Calvin University Central Michigan University Eastern Michigan University Grand Valley State University Michigan State University Wayne State University Western Michigan University
Minnesota	Minnesota State University, Mankato Minnesota State University, Moorhead St. Cloud State University University of Minnesota, Duluth University of Minnesota, Minneapolis
Mississippi	Jackson State University Mississippi University for Women University of Mississippi The University of Southern Mississippi
Missouri	Fontbonne University Maryville University Missouri State University Rockhurst University Saint Louis University Southeast Missouri State University Truman State University University of Central Missouri University of Missouri
Montana	University of Montana
Nebraska	University of Nebraska, Kearney University of Nebraska, Lincoln University of Nebraska, Omaha
Nevada	Nevada State University University of Nevada, Reno
New Hampshire	University of New Hampshire
New Jersey	Kean University Monmouth University Montclair State University Rutgers University Seton Hall University Stockton University William Paterson University
New Mexico	Eastern New Mexico University New Mexico State University University of New Mexico
New York	Adelphi University Buffalo State College CUNY Brooklyn College CUNY Hunter College CUNY Lehman College CUNY Queens College Hofstra University Ithaca College Long Island University (LIU) Brooklyn and Post Mercy University Molloy University Nazareth University New York Medical College New York University, Steinhardt Pace University St. John’s University Syracuse University Teachers College, Columbia University Stony Brook University SUNY at Buffalo SUNY at Cortland SUNY at Fredonia SUNY at New Paltz SUNY at Plattsburgh Touro University Yeshiva University
North Carolina	East Carolina University North Carolina Central University University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill University of North Carolina, Greensboro Western Carolina University
North Dakota	Minot State University University of Mary University of North Dakota
Ohio	Baldwin Wallace University Bowling Green State University Case Western Reserve University Cleveland State University Kent State University Miami University Ohio State University Ohio University The University of Akron University of Cincinnati University of Toledo
Oklahoma	Northeastern State University Oklahoma State University University of Central Oklahoma The University of Oklahoma The University of Tulsa
Oregon	Pacific University Portland State University University of Oregon
Pennsylvania	Bloomsburg University California University of Pennsylvania Carlow University Clarion University Duquesne University East Stroudsburg University Edinboro University Indiana University of Pennsylvania LaSalle University Lebanon Valley College Marywood University Misericordia University Moravian University Pennsylvania State University Salus University Temple University Thiel College Thomas Jefferson University University of Pittsburgh West Chester University Widener University
Rhode Island	University of Rhode Island
South Carolina	Francis Marion University Medical University of South Carolina South Carolina State University University of South Carolina
South Dakota	University of South Dakota
Tennessee	East Tennessee State University Tennessee State University University of Tennessee University of Memphis Vanderbilt University
Texas	Abilene Christian University Baylor University Hardin-Simmons University Lamar University Our Lady of the Lake University Stephen F. Austin State University Texas A&M University, Kingsville Texas Christian University Texas State University Texas Tech University Texas Women’s University The University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley University of Houston University of North Texas University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences University of Texas at Dallas University of Texas Health, San Antonio University of Texas, Austin University of Texas, El Paso West Texas A&M University
Utah	Brigham Young University Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions University of Utah Utah State University
Vermont	University of Vermont
Virginia	Hampton University James Madison University Longwood University Old Dominion University Radford University University of Virginia
Washington	Eastern Washington University University of Washington Washington State University Western Washington University
West Virginia	Marshall University West Virginia University
Wisconsin	Concordia University Wisconsin Marquette University University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire University of Wisconsin, Madison University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee University of Wisconsin, River Falls University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point University of Wisconsin, Whitewater University of Wisconsin Whitewater
Wyoming	University of Wyoming

Distance Learning and Part-Time Speech Pathology Master’s Programs

Distance-learning speech pathology graduate programs typically offer scheduling flexibility to balance education and a full-time job. If you have other obligations during the week, a part-time program may be easier to fit into your busy schedule. Note that in many SLP programs, classes can be taken part-time, but practicum requirements may be full-time.

The following universities offer distance learning speech pathology graduate programs or the option for full- or part-time learning:

Institution & Program	Location	Enrollment	Delivery Mode	Study Length
Alabama A&M UniversityMaster of Science in Communicative Sciences and Disorders	Normal, AL	Full-Time	In-Person	2 years
Arizona State UniversityMaster of Science in Communication Disorders	Phoenix, AZ	Full-Time	In-Person	2 years
Ball State UniversityMaster of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology	Muncie, IN	Full-Time	In-Person	2+ years
California State University at ChicoMaster of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders	—	Full-Time	In-Person	2 years
California State University at Long BeachMaster of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology	—	Full-Time	In-Person	2 years
Calvin UniversityMaster of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology	Grand Rapids, MI	Full-Time	In-Person	2+ years
Lehman CollegeMaster of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology	Bronx, NY	Full-Time	Online	2.3 years
East Stroudsburg UniversityMaster of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders	East Stroudsburg, PA	Full-Time	In-Person	2 years
Eastern Michigan UniversityMaster of Arts in Communication Sciences and Disorders	Ypsilanti, MI	Full-Time	In-Person	2 years
Eastern New Mexico UniversityMaster of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders	Portales, NM	Full-Time, Part-Time	In-Person	2+ years
Eastern Washington UniversityMaster of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders	Cheney, WA	Full-Time	In-Person	2 years
Florida Atlantic UniversityMaster of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders	Boca Raton, FL	Full-Time, Part-Time	In-Person	2+ years
Hampton UniversityMaster of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology	Hampton, VA	Full-Time, Part-Time	In-Person	2+ years
Idaho State UniversityMaster of Science in Speech-Language Pathology	Pocatello, ID	Full-Time	In-Person	2 years
James Madison UniversityMaster of Science in Speech Pathology	Harrisonburg, VA	Full-Time	In-Person	2 years
Long Island University BrooklynMaster of Science in Speech-Language Pathology	Brooklyn, NY	Full-Time	In-Person	2.5+ years
Long Island University PostMaster of Science in Speech-Language Pathology	Brookville, NY	Full-Time	In-Person	2 years
Marywood UniversityMaster of Science in Speech-Language Pathology	Scranton, PA	Full-Time	In-Person	2+ years
Mercy CollegeMaster of Science in Communication Disorders	Dobbs Ferry, NY	Full-Time	In-Person	2 years
Northern Arizona UniversityMaster of Science in Speech-Language Pathology	Flagstaff, AZ	Full-Time, Part-Time	In-Person	2+ years
Oklahoma State UniversityMaster of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders	Stillwater, OK	Full-Time	In-Person	2 years
Our Lady of the Lake UniversityMaster of Science in Speech-Language Pathology	San Antonio, TX	Full-Time	In-Person	2 years
Rockhurst UniversityMaster of Science in Speech-Language Pathology	Kansas City, MO	Full-Time	In-Person	2 years
Samford UniversityMaster of Science in Speech Language Pathology	Birmingham, AL	Full-Time	Hybrid	2 years
Southeastern Louisiana UniversityMaster of Science in Speech Language Pathology	Hammond, LA	Full-Time	In-Person	2 years
Southern Connecticut State UniversityMaster of Science in Speech Language Pathology	New Haven, CT	Full-Time	In-Person	2 years
Southern Illinois University CarbondaleMaster of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders	Carbondale, IL	Full-Time	In-Person	1.5+ years
Southern Illinois University EdwardsvilleMaster of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders	Edwardsville, IL	Full-Time	In-Person	2 years
St. Johns UniversityMaster of Science in Speech Language Pathology	Queens, NY	Full-Time	In-Person	3 years
State University of New York - New PaltzMaster of Science in Speech Language Pathology	New Paltz, NY	Full-Time	In-Person	2 years
Texas Woman's UniversityMaster of Science in Speech-Language Pathology	Denton, TX	Full-Time	Online	2 years
Truman State UniversityMaster of Arts in Communication Disorders	Kirksville, MO	Full-Time	In-Person	N/A
University of Central MissouriMaster of Science in Speech Language Pathology	Warrensburg, MO	Full-Time	In-Person	3 years
University of CincinnatiMaster of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology	Cincinnati, OH	Part-Time	Online	2 years
University of HoustonMaster of Arts in Communication Sciences and Disorders	Houston, TX	Full-Time, Part-Time	In-Person	3 years
University of KansasMaster of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology	Lawrence, KS	Full-Time, Part-Time	In-Person	2 years
University of KentuckyMaster of Science in Speech-Language Pathology	Lexington, KY	Full-Time	In-Person	2 years
Marquette UniversityMaster of Science in Speech-Language Pathology	Milwaukee, WI	Full-Time	In-Person	2 years
University of MontanaMaster of Science in Speech-Language Pathology	Columbia Falls, MT	Full-Time	Online	2 years
University of New MexicoMaster of Science in Speech-Language Pathology	Albuquerque, NM	Full-Time, Part-Time	In-Person	2+ years
University of Rhode IslandMaster of Science in Speech Language Pathology	Kingston, RI	Full-Time	In-Person	2+ years
University of South CarolinaMaster of Science in Speech-Language Pathology	Columbia, SC	Full-Time	Online	2+ years
University of South FloridaMaster of Science in Speech Language and Hearing Sciences	Tampa, FL	Full-Time	In-Person	2 years
University of Texas at DallasMaster of Science in Speech Language Pathology	Richardson, TX	Full-Time	In-Person	1.5+ years
University of Texas at DallasMaster of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology	Richardson, TX	Full-Time, Part-Time	In-Person	N/A
University of Wisconsin-Eau ClaireMaster's in Communication Sciences and Disorders	—	Full-Time	Online	3 years
Western Carolina UniversityMaster of Science in Speech Language Pathology	Cullowhee, NC	Full-Time	In-Person	2 years
Worcester State UniversityMaster of Science in Speech Language Pathology	Worcester, MA	Accelerated, Full-Time, Part-Time	In-Person	2+ years

Speech Pathology Programs for Prospective Bilingual or Multilingual Speech Pathologists

Speech Pathology Programs With Bilingual Options

If you plan to be a speech pathologist in a location where many of your patients speak another language, a program with a bilingual or multicultural track may be beneficial. Bilingual speech pathology programs prepare students to understand the unique needs of bilingual patients. Similarly, multicultural SLP programs prepare professionals to understand how cultural aspects can influence patient needs.

Institution & Program	Location	Study Length
Abilene Christian UniversityMaster of Science in Speech-Language Pathology	Addison, TX	2 years
Florida State UniversityMaster of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders	Tallahassee, FL	2 years
Long Island University BrooklynMaster of Science in Speech-Language Pathology	Brooklyn, NY	2.5+ years
Indiana University - BloomingtonMaster of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology	—	2 years
Marquette UniversityMaster of Science in Speech-Language Pathology	Milwaukee, WI	2 years
San Diego State UniversityMaster of Science in Speech Language Pathology	San Diego, CA	2 years
San Francisco State UniversityMaster of Science in Speech Language Pathology	San Francisco, CA	2 years
St. Johns UniversityMaster of Science in Speech Language Pathology	Queens, NY	3 years
Stockton UniversityMaster of Science in Speech Language Pathology	Galloway, NJ	2 years
Texas Christian UniversityMaster of Science in Speech Language Pathology	Fort Worth, TX	2 years
Texas Christian UniversityMaster of Science in Speech Language Pathology	Fort Worth, TX	2 years
University of RedlandsMaster of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders	Redlands, CA	2+ years

Speech Pathology Programs With Multilingual Options

Institution & Program	Location	Study Length
Alabama A&M UniversityMaster of Science in Communicative Sciences and Disorders	Normal, AL	2 years
Arkansas State UniversityMaster of Communication Disorders in Speech-Language Pathology	Jonesboro, AR	1.5 years
Baldwin Wallace UniversityMaster of Science in Speech-Language Pathology	Berea, OH	2 years
Queens CollegeMaster of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology	Queens, NY	2 years
California State University at FullertonMaster of Arts in Communicative Disorders	—	2+ years
Florida Atlantic UniversityMaster of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders	Boca Raton, FL	2+ years
Hampton UniversityMaster of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology	Hampton, VA	2+ years
Howard UniversityMaster of Science in Speech-Language Pathology	Washington	2+ years
Maryville UniversityMaster of Science in Speech-Language Pathology	St. Louis, MO	2 years
Molloy CollegeMaster of Science in Speech-Language Pathology	Rockville Centre, NY	2 years
Moravian UniversityMaster of Science in Speech-Language Pathology	Bethlehem, PA	2 years
New Mexico State UniversityMaster of Science in Speech-Language Pathology	Las Cruces, NM	2 years
New York Medical CollegeMaster of Science in Speech-Language Pathology	Valhalla, NY	2 years
Oklahoma State UniversityMaster of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders	Stillwater, OK	2 years
State University of New York - FredoniaMaster of Science in Speech Language Pathology	Fredonia, NY	2 years
The University of Texas Rio Grande ValleyMaster of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders	—	3 years
University of Central FloridaMaster of Arts in Communication Sciences and Disorders	Orlando, FL	2 years
University of Hawaii at ManoaMaster of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders with emphasis in speech-language pathology	—	2 years
University of Northern ColoradoMaster of Arts in Speech Language Pathology	Greeley, CO	2+ years
University of Rhode IslandMaster of Science in Speech Language Pathology	Kingston, RI	2+ years
University of the District of ColumbiaMaster of Science in Speech Language Pathology	Washington, DC	2 years
Wayne State UniversityMaster of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology	Detroit, MI	1.5 years

Speech Pathology Programs With Bilingual and Multilingual Options

Institution & Program	Location	Study Length
Arizona State UniversityMaster of Science in Communication Disorders	Phoenix, AZ	2 years
Brooklyn CollegeMaster of Science in Speech-Language Pathology	Brooklyn, NY	2 years
Lehman CollegeMaster of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology	Bronx, NY	2.3 years
California State University at Long BeachMaster of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology	—	2 years
California State University in Los AngelesMaster of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology	—	2 years
Elmhurst UniversityMaster of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders	Elmhurst, IL	2 years
Florida International UniversityMaster of Science in Speech-Language Pathology	Miami, FL	2 years
Gallaudet UniversityMaster of Science in Speech-Language Pathology	Washington, DC	2 years
Harding UniversityMaster of Science in Speech-Language Pathology	Searcy, AR	2 years
Hofstra UniversityMaster of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology	Hempstead, NY	2 years
Kean UniversityMaster of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology	Union, NJ	2 years
Mercy CollegeMaster of Science in Communication Disorders	Dobbs Ferry, NY	2 years
Nazareth CollegeMaster of Science in Speech-Language Pathology	Rochester, NY	2+ years
North Carolina State UniversityMaster of Science in Speech-Language Pathology	Raleigh, NC	2+ years
Our Lady of the Lake UniversityMaster of Science in Speech-Language Pathology	San Antonio, TX	2 years
Portland State UniversityMaster of Science in Speech-Language Pathology	Portland, OR	2 years
Southern UniversityMaster of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders	Baton Rouge, LA	2 years
Saint Ambrose UniversityMaster of Speech-Language Pathology	Davenport, IA	2 years
Columbia UniversityMaster of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders	New York, NY	2 years
Temple UniversityMaster of Science in Speech Language Pathology	Philadelphia, PA	N/A
Texas Woman's UniversityMaster of Science in Speech-Language Pathology	Denton, TX	2 years
Touro CollegeMaster in Speech-Language Pathology	New York, NY	2 years
University of ArizonaMaster of Science in Speech-Language Pathology	Tucson, AZ	2 years
University of DelawareMaster of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology	Newark, DE	2 years
University of HoustonMaster of Arts in Communication Sciences and Disorders	Houston, TX	3 years
University of MarylandMaster of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology	College Park, MD	2 years
University of Minnesota, MinneapolisMaster of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology	Minneapolis, MN	2 years
University of New MexicoMaster of Science in Speech-Language Pathology	Albuquerque, NM	2+ years
University of OregonMaster of Arts or Master of Science in Communication Disorders	Eugene, OR	2 years
The University of Texas at AustinMaster of Science in Speech Language and Hearing Sciences	Austin, TX	1.25 years
Western Illinois UniversityMaster of Science in Speech Language Pathology	Macomb, IL	2 years

Master’s in Speech Pathology FAQ

You may have questions even after you’ve chosen the best speech pathology school for you. Here are some common questions about SLP programs:

Is speech pathology graduate school competitive?−

Many speech-language pathology (SLP) master’s programs are competitive. When applying to competitive SLP programs, there are various strategies that could help your application stand out. Be sure to put a lot of effort into your personal statement, ask for letters of recommendation from people who know you well, and create a résumé/CV that demonstrates relevant experiences (especially hands-on experience in speech-language pathology). Begin your application well ahead of the deadline to allow ample time for refinement and review.

How long does it take to become a speech language pathologist?+

How much does it cost to get a Master of Speech Pathology?+

Do SLP programs offer master’s degree specializations?+

Information last updated: March 2026

Find the Best Speech Pathology Schools for You

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Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology

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Master of Science in Communication Disorders

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How To Choose the Best SLP Program for You

CAA-Accredited Speech Pathology Graduate Programs

Are There Less Competitive Speech Pathology Graduate Programs?

Master of Speech Therapy Programs, GPA Benchmarks

Speech Pathology Master’s Programs, No GRE Required

Speech-Language Pathology Schools by State

Distance Learning and Part-Time Speech Pathology Master’s Programs

Speech Pathology Programs for Prospective Bilingual or Multilingual Speech Pathologists

Speech Pathology Programs With Bilingual Options

Speech Pathology Programs With Multilingual Options

Speech Pathology Programs With Bilingual and Multilingual Options

Master’s in Speech Pathology FAQ