Careers OCT 12, 2026

2027 What Can You Do With a Communication Disorders Degree?

by Imed Bouchrika, PhD
2027 What Can You Do With a Communication Disorders Degree?
A communication disorders degree—often called communication sciences and disorders, or CSD—examines speech, language, hearing, swallowing, and the conditions that affect them. The jobs it opens depend heavily on whether your highest credential is a bachelor's degree, an SLP master's degree, or a clinical doctorate in audiology....
2027 How to Become a Speech Language Pathologist in Montana
Careers SEP 29, 2026

2027 How to Become a Speech Language Pathologist in Montana

by Imed Bouchrika, PhD

The usual path is to complete appropriate undergraduate preparation, earn a qualifying graduate degree in speech-language pathology, complete supervised clinical experiences, pass the required examination, satisfy postdegree supervision requirements, and obtain authorization from the Montana Board of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists. Do not assume that graduation or eligibility for ASHA...

2027 How to Make a Career Change from Teacher to SLP Speech Pathologist
Careers SEP 29, 2026

2027 How to Make a Career Change from Teacher to SLP Speech Pathologist

by Imed Bouchrika, PhD

For most teachers, the efficient route is to keep the existing bachelor's degree, complete only the missing prerequisite courses, and enter a qualifying speech-language pathology master's program. The degree is followed by supervised post-graduate practice and the credentials required in the state where you intend to work. Teaching experience can...

2027 CCC-SLP Salary and Career Outlook
Careers SEP 29, 2026

2027 CCC-SLP Salary and Career Outlook

by Imed Bouchrika, PhD

The best national benchmark is the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) wage series for speech-language pathologists. Its May 2025 median annual wage is $97,870, equivalent to $47.05 per hour. A median means half of workers in the occupation earned more and half earned less; it is not an expected...

2027 How to Become a Speech Language Pathologist in Massachusetts
Careers SEP 29, 2026

2027 How to Become a Speech Language Pathologist in Massachusetts

by Imed Bouchrika, PhD

The standard route is a bachelor's degree followed by a qualifying master's degree in speech-language pathology or communication sciences and disorders. A bachelor's degree alone does not prepare someone for independent SLP licensure. Graduate study covers communication and swallowing disorders, assessment, treatment, research, and supervised clinical practice....

Careers SEP 29, 2026

2027 How to Become a Speech Language Pathologist in Louisiana: Requirements & Certification

by Imed Bouchrika, PhD
2027 How to Become a Speech Language Pathologist in Louisiana: Requirements & Certification
The standard route is a master's degree in speech-language pathology or an equivalent qualifying field, with the academic and clinical preparation required by the Louisiana licensing board. A bachelor's degree alone does not qualify someone for independent speech-language pathology practice....
2027 How to Become a Speech Language Pathologist in Arkansas
Careers SEP 29, 2026

2027 How to Become a Speech Language Pathologist in Arkansas

by Imed Bouchrika, PhD

A speech-language pathologist (SLP) evaluates and treats communication and swallowing disorders. In Arkansas, the route to independent practice generally moves from graduate preparation through supervised experience to state licensure. The Arkansas Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology is the authority to check before relying on any application checklist....

2027 How to Become a Speech Language Pathologist in Nebraska: Requirements & Certification
Careers SEP 29, 2026

2027 How to Become a Speech Language Pathologist in Nebraska: Requirements & Certification

by Imed Bouchrika, PhD

The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) regulates professional speech-language pathology licensure. Applicants should expect to document graduate education in speech-language pathology, supervised clinical training and professional experience, and a passing examination result. DHHS determines whether the submitted evidence meets its current rules; admission to a graduate program...

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