Speech and Language Pathologist

Idaho Programs:

• College of Idaho

• Idaho State University

* A degree in Comminication Science and Disorders is required. If a student receives an undergraduate degree in something else, he/she will have to complete a pre-professional year to complete pre-requisite courses before applying to grad school

Suggested AP/Dual Credit Courses:

Encouraged

• AP English

• Communications

• Anatomy and Physiology

• Psychology

• Statistics

Additional Common or Suggested Prerequisites:

• Job shadow a current SLP

• Working experience in the medical field (can be as a volunteer)

• Core GPA of 2.5 or higher

Quick Statistics:

Median pay: $76,610 per year ($36.83/hour)

Training/degree requirements: Master’s degree

Job outlook: 18% growth (much faster than average)