Communication Disorders
Why pursue a degree in communication disorders? Most people who pursue a degree in communication disorders go on to get an advanced degree and become speech language pathologists, audiologists, or speech and hearing scientists. Others work in related human service fields. Some people use their undergraduate degree as a precursor to medical school or other therapeutic fields.
- U.S. News and World Reports ranks careers in communication disorders as top rated
- U.S. Department of Labor Statistics predicts a strong job market
- Bureau of Labor Statistics cites an average salary of $76,610 per year for careers in communication disorders with a projected job growth rate of 18% through 2026.
Careers in Communication Disorders As a speech-language pathologist, audiologist, or speech and hearing scientist, you can work in research, education, industry, and health care. You will work as a part of interdisciplinary team in a variety of settings, some of which include:
- Hospitals and rehabilitation centers
- Schools and early intervention
- Private practice
- Industry, business, and research laboratories
Work centers around individuals at all age levels with a variety of difficulties including:
- Speech sound disorders, language disorders, autism
- Stuttering
- Hearing impairments
- Traumatic brain injury including concussion
- Stroke rehabilitation, dementia, Alzheimer's
- Voice hygiene and vocal disorders
- Swallowing and feeding issues
- Genetic and acquired syndromes
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