The knowledge gained from a major in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences of mathematics; neuroanatomy of hearing and speech; and language, hearing, and speech disorders prepares students to apply to graduate programs in speech-language pathology or audiology. This major is also excellent preparation for medical school and other health-related graduate and professional programs. Alternatively, students in this major will build a solid groundwork for health-related and educational careers that can be obtained with a bachelor’s degree, such as program coordinators, community health educators, or nonprofit outreach specialists.
Some of the job titles listed below require an advanced degree or certificate.
Potential Career Areas:
- Speech-language pathology
- Clinical audiology
- Research
- Education
- Health care administration
- Health advocacy
- Program coordination
- Medical device testing or sales
Sample Employers:
- Colleges and universities
- School districts
- Hospitals
- Hearing and speech centers
- Veterans’ centers
- Rehabilitation centers
- Research institutes
- Government agencies
- Medical device companies
Sample Job Titles and National Salary Ranges:
| Job Title | Salary Range |
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Speech-Language Pathologist
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$43,000 - $66,900
|
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Audiologist
|
$42,600 - $66,700
|
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Speech Language Pathology Assistant
|
$20,500 - $30,300
|
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Speech and Language Tutor
|
$20,500 - $30,300
|
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Research Associate
|
$21,000 - $61,000
|
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Health Care Program Manager
|
$37,460 - $47,910
|
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Audiometric Technician
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$31,560 - $39,450
|
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Health Educator
|
$25,000 - $50,000
|
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Patient Advocate
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$27,612 - $51,895
|
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Health Services Administrator
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$41,450 - $72,875
|
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Health Promotion Coordinator
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$28,000 - $63,000
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Sources of Information: United States Department of Labor: Bureau of Labor Statistics (2010); Facts on File: Ferguson’s Career Guidance Center (2011).