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Missouri Speech Pathologist Degree Programs

AKA: Missouri Speech Pathology Degree Programs, Missouri SLP Programs, Missouri Speech Therapist Programs

Missouri Speech Pathologist Degree Programs Ranked and Sorted
Speech Pathologist Programs

by Speech Pathologist Programs Staff

Updated: June 11th, 2025

Speech Pathologist Programs has analyzed data from 14 schools who offer degree programs in the field of speech-language pathology (SLP).

Regardless of your location within Missouri, you have the flexibility to select a degree program in speech pathology or communication sciences and disorders that meets your needs. To narrow down the available options, consider factors such as degree level, field of study, and tuition cost. Once you’ve identified the schools that meet your criteria, you can rank them based on the factors that are most important to you. It’s important to note that in Missouri, the typical requirement for becoming a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) is a master’s degree, while an undergraduate degree is sufficient to become a Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA).

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Speech Pathology & Communication Science Schools in Missouri

Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended StudiesFayette, MO 1st for In-State Tuition $6,960 IN-STATE TUITION $6,960 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant.

Part of category: Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor's Degree
Not enough data

Field listing may be listed due to the school having programs in the following fields:

  • Lactation Consultant.
  • Radiologist Assistant.
  • Chiropractic Technician/Assistant.
  • Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant.
  • Pathology/Pathologist Assistant.
  • Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance).
  • Anesthesiologist Assistant.
  • Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant.
  • Physical Therapy Assistant.
  • Pharmacy Technician/Assistant.
  • Occupational Therapist Assistant.
  • Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant.
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant.
  • Reserved.
  • Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Private nonprofit

Total Enrollment

1,807

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

0%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$6,960

Out-of-State Tuition:

$6,960

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$14,774

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

87.14%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

Missouri State University-SpringfieldSpringfield, MO 2nd for In-State Tuition $9,024 IN-STATE TUITION $17,928 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist.

Part of category: Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree
  • Doctoral Degree
  • First Professional Degree
  • Graduate/Professional Certificate

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor's Degree
$28,789
Master's Degree
$46,144
Doctoral Degree
Not enough data
First Professional Degree
Not enough data
Graduate/Professional Certificate
Not enough data

Field listing may be listed due to the school having programs in the following fields:

  • Audiology/Audiologist.
  • Communication Sciences and Disorders, General.
  • Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist.
  • Communication Disorders Sciences and Services, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Public

Total Enrollment

13,407

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

60.73%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$9,024

Out-of-State Tuition:

$17,928

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$17,502

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

91.05%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

555

Average SAT Math Score:

550

Truman State UniversityKirksville, MO 3rd for In-State Tuition $9,470 IN-STATE TUITION $17,870 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist.

Part of category: Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor's Degree
Not enough data
Master's Degree
$47,860

Field listing may be listed due to the school having programs in the following fields:

  • Audiology/Audiologist.
  • Communication Sciences and Disorders, General.
  • Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist.
  • Communication Disorders Sciences and Services, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Public

Total Enrollment

2,666

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

72.53%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$9,470

Out-of-State Tuition:

$17,870

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$12,030

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

79.96%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

602

Average SAT Math Score:

590

Southeast Missouri State UniversityCape Girardeau, MO 4th for In-State Tuition $9,496 IN-STATE TUITION $9,496 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist.

Part of category: Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor's Degree
Not enough data
Master's Degree
$44,267

Field listing may be listed due to the school having programs in the following fields:

  • Audiology/Audiologist.
  • Communication Sciences and Disorders, General.
  • Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist.
  • Communication Disorders Sciences and Services, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Public

Total Enrollment

6,588

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

55.79%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$9,496

Out-of-State Tuition:

$9,496

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$14,532

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

78.5%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

University of Central MissouriWarrensburg, MO 5th for In-State Tuition $9,739 IN-STATE TUITION $18,064 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist.

Part of category: Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor's Degree
Not enough data
Master's Degree
$53,170

Field listing may be listed due to the school having programs in the following fields:

  • Audiology/Audiologist.
  • Communication Sciences and Disorders, General.
  • Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist.
  • Communication Disorders Sciences and Services, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Public

Total Enrollment

5,653

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

53.2%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$9,739

Out-of-State Tuition:

$18,064

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$15,336

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

68.61%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

University of Missouri-Kansas CityKansas City, MO 6th for In-State Tuition $11,988 IN-STATE TUITION $28,788 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant.

Part of category: Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Master's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Master's Degree
$178,768

Field listing may be listed due to the school having programs in the following fields:

  • Lactation Consultant.
  • Radiologist Assistant.
  • Chiropractic Technician/Assistant.
  • Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant.
  • Pathology/Pathologist Assistant.
  • Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance).
  • Anesthesiologist Assistant.
  • Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant.
  • Physical Therapy Assistant.
  • Pharmacy Technician/Assistant.
  • Occupational Therapist Assistant.
  • Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant.
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant.
  • Reserved.
  • Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Public

Total Enrollment

6,618

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

56.39%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$11,988

Out-of-State Tuition:

$28,788

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$12,837

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

74.99%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

657

Average SAT Math Score:

668

University of Missouri-ColumbiaColumbia, MO 7th for In-State Tuition $14,130 IN-STATE TUITION $34,338 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist.

Part of category: Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor's Degree
Not enough data
Master's Degree
$52,965

Field listing may be listed due to the school having programs in the following fields:

  • Audiology/Audiologist.
  • Communication Sciences and Disorders, General.
  • Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist.
  • Communication Disorders Sciences and Services, Other.
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant.

Part of category: Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor's Degree
Not enough data

Field listing may be listed due to the school having programs in the following fields:

  • Lactation Consultant.
  • Radiologist Assistant.
  • Chiropractic Technician/Assistant.
  • Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant.
  • Pathology/Pathologist Assistant.
  • Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance).
  • Anesthesiologist Assistant.
  • Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant.
  • Physical Therapy Assistant.
  • Pharmacy Technician/Assistant.
  • Occupational Therapist Assistant.
  • Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant.
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant.
  • Reserved.
  • Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Public

Total Enrollment

23,118

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

73.31%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$14,130

Out-of-State Tuition:

$34,338

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$19,889

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

77.02%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

625

Average SAT Math Score:

615

Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and SciencesFayette, MO 8th for In-State Tuition $27,140 IN-STATE TUITION $27,140 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant.

Part of category: Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Associate's Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Associate's Degree
Not enough data
Bachelor's Degree
Not enough data

Field listing may be listed due to the school having programs in the following fields:

  • Lactation Consultant.
  • Radiologist Assistant.
  • Chiropractic Technician/Assistant.
  • Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant.
  • Pathology/Pathologist Assistant.
  • Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance).
  • Anesthesiologist Assistant.
  • Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant.
  • Physical Therapy Assistant.
  • Pharmacy Technician/Assistant.
  • Occupational Therapist Assistant.
  • Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant.
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant.
  • Reserved.
  • Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Private nonprofit

Total Enrollment

1,015

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

50.18%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$27,140

Out-of-State Tuition:

$27,140

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$25,477

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

87.9%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

501

Average SAT Math Score:

513

Maryville University of Saint LouisSaint Louis, MO 9th for In-State Tuition $27,166 IN-STATE TUITION $27,166 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist.

Part of category: Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree
  • Graduate/Professional Certificate

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor's Degree
Not enough data
Master's Degree
Not enough data
Graduate/Professional Certificate
Not enough data

Field listing may be listed due to the school having programs in the following fields:

  • Audiology/Audiologist.
  • Communication Sciences and Disorders, General.
  • Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist.
  • Communication Disorders Sciences and Services, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Private nonprofit

Total Enrollment

5,988

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

74.02%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$27,166

Out-of-State Tuition:

$27,166

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$26,047

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

93.69%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

560

Average SAT Math Score:

555

Fontbonne UniversitySaint Louis, MO 10th for In-State Tuition $28,976 IN-STATE TUITION $28,976 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist.

Part of category: Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor's Degree
Not enough data
Master's Degree
$44,058

Field listing may be listed due to the school having programs in the following fields:

  • Audiology/Audiologist.
  • Communication Sciences and Disorders, General.
  • Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist.
  • Communication Disorders Sciences and Services, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Private nonprofit

Total Enrollment

632

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

61.8%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$28,976

Out-of-State Tuition:

$28,976

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$18,251

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

95.03%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

Rockhurst UniversityKansas City, MO 11th for In-State Tuition $43,420 IN-STATE TUITION $43,420 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist.

Part of category: Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor's Degree
Not enough data
Master's Degree
$53,627

Field listing may be listed due to the school having programs in the following fields:

  • Audiology/Audiologist.
  • Communication Sciences and Disorders, General.
  • Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist.
  • Communication Disorders Sciences and Services, Other.
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant.

Part of category: Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Associate's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Associate's Degree
Not enough data

Field listing may be listed due to the school having programs in the following fields:

  • Lactation Consultant.
  • Radiologist Assistant.
  • Chiropractic Technician/Assistant.
  • Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant.
  • Pathology/Pathologist Assistant.
  • Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance).
  • Anesthesiologist Assistant.
  • Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant.
  • Physical Therapy Assistant.
  • Pharmacy Technician/Assistant.
  • Occupational Therapist Assistant.
  • Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant.
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant.
  • Reserved.
  • Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Private nonprofit

Total Enrollment

1,702

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

74.21%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$43,420

Out-of-State Tuition:

$43,420

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$23,165

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

69.05%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

589

Average SAT Math Score:

597

Saint Louis UniversitySaint Louis, MO 12th for In-State Tuition $53,244 IN-STATE TUITION $53,244 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist.

Part of category: Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor's Degree
Not enough data
Master's Degree
$48,758

Field listing may be listed due to the school having programs in the following fields:

  • Audiology/Audiologist.
  • Communication Sciences and Disorders, General.
  • Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist.
  • Communication Disorders Sciences and Services, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Private nonprofit

Total Enrollment

7,324

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

80.33%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$53,244

Out-of-State Tuition:

$53,244

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$27,075

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

81.47%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

665

Average SAT Math Score:

660

Washington University in St LouisSaint Louis, MO 13th for In-State Tuition $62,982 IN-STATE TUITION $62,982 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist.

Part of category: Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Master's Degree
  • Doctoral Degree
  • First Professional Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Master's Degree
Not enough data
Doctoral Degree
Not enough data
First Professional Degree
$73,735

Field listing may be listed due to the school having programs in the following fields:

  • Audiology/Audiologist.
  • Communication Sciences and Disorders, General.
  • Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist.
  • Communication Disorders Sciences and Services, Other.
Institution Specifics/Quality

Type of Institution

Private nonprofit

Total Enrollment

7,897

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

93.48%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$62,982

Out-of-State Tuition:

$62,982

Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):

$22,117

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

11.96%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

750

Average SAT Math Score:

780