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Arkansas Speech Pathologist Degree Programs

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

Arkansas 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 8 schools who offer degree programs in the field of speech-language pathology (SLP).

Anywhere in the Arkansas, including Little Rock, Fayetteville, Fort Smith, you have the opportunity to select the degree program in communication sciences and disorders or speech pathology that best meets your demands. You can reduce your options and generate a customized ranking of schools based on your preferences using a variety of parameters, including degree level, field of study, tuition cost, and more.

The difference between the paths of becoming a speech-language pathologist (SLP) and a speech-language pathologist assistant (SLPA) in Arkansas should be noted. An undergraduate degree is often adequate for an SLPA, while a master’s degree is typically required to become an SLP.

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Dept. of Education - 2025

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Speech Pathology & Communication Science Schools in Arkansas

Cossatot Community College of the University of ArkansasDe Queen, AR 1st for In-State Tuition $3,906 IN-STATE TUITION $4,746 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant.

Part of category: Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
  • Associate's Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Not enough data
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

Public

Total Enrollment

835

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

Not enough data

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$3,906

Out-of-State Tuition:

$4,746

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

$5,200

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

Not enough data

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

Arkansas State UniversityJonesboro, AR 2nd for In-State Tuition $7,754 IN-STATE TUITION $13,826 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
$58,334

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
$49,040

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

7,994

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

54.1%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$7,754

Out-of-State Tuition:

$13,826

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

$13,085

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

69.67%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

550

Average SAT Math Score:

565

University of Arkansas at Little RockLittle Rock, AR 3rd for In-State Tuition $8,455 IN-STATE TUITION $19,210 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

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor's Degree
Not enough data
Master's Degree
Not enough data
Doctoral Degree
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

4,740

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

39.52%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$8,455

Out-of-State Tuition:

$19,210

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

$16,136

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

57.74%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

555

Average SAT Math Score:

545

University of ArkansasFayetteville, AR 4th for In-State Tuition $9,748 IN-STATE TUITION $28,772 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
$22,245
Master's Degree
$56,761
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

27,312

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

71.36%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$9,748

Out-of-State Tuition:

$28,772

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

$17,525

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

71.67%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

575

Average SAT Math Score:

560

University of Central ArkansasConway, AR 5th for In-State Tuition $10,118 IN-STATE TUITION $17,258 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
$52,787

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

7,426

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

50.25%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$10,118

Out-of-State Tuition:

$17,258

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

$16,775

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

90.47%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

550

Average SAT Math Score:

520

Harding UniversitySearcy, AR 6th for In-State Tuition $24,888 IN-STATE TUITION $24,888 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
$25,296
Master's Degree
$57,466

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

3,323

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

68.08%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$24,888

Out-of-State Tuition:

$24,888

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

$20,579

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

100%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

595

Average SAT Math Score:

580

Ouachita Baptist UniversityArkadelphia, AR 7th for In-State Tuition $32,480 IN-STATE TUITION $32,480 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist.

Part of category: Communication Disorders Sciences and 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:

  • 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

1,612

Accredited By:

Higher Learning Commission

Graduation Rate:

66.42%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$32,480

Out-of-State Tuition:

$32,480

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

$22,355

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

68.52%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A