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Kentucky Speech Pathologist Degree Programs

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

Kentucky 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 6 schools who offer degree programs in the field of speech-language pathology (SLP).

You have the option to select a degree program in speech pathology or communication sciences and disorders that suits your needs, regardless of your location within Kentucky, whether it be in Louisville, Lexington, Bowling Green or elsewhere in the state. To narrow down your choices of schools within Kentucky, consider factors such as degree level, field of study, and tuition costs. You can create a list of schools ranked based on criteria that matter to you. It’s important to note that to become a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) in Kentucky, a master’s degree is typically required, while an undergraduate degree suffices to become a Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA).

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Dept. of Education - 2025

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Speech Pathology & Communication Science Schools in Kentucky

Murray State UniversityMurray, KY 1st for In-State Tuition $9,708 IN-STATE TUITION $19,452 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
$51,117
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

6,646

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

57.55%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$9,708

Out-of-State Tuition:

$19,452

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

$9,121

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

86.17%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

550

Average SAT Math Score:

530

Eastern Kentucky UniversityRichmond, KY 2nd for In-State Tuition $10,130 IN-STATE TUITION $20,820 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
$46,859

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

11,674

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

53.28%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$10,130

Out-of-State Tuition:

$20,820

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

$9,962

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

78.09%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

535

Average SAT Math Score:

530

Western Kentucky UniversityBowling Green, KY 3rd for In-State Tuition $11,436 IN-STATE TUITION $27,000 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
$45,606

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

12,267

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

60.8%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$11,436

Out-of-State Tuition:

$27,000

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

$10,916

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

97.05%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

University of LouisvilleLouisville, KY 4th for In-State Tuition $12,828 IN-STATE TUITION $29,174 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
$52,612
Doctoral Degree
$67,530
First Professional 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

14,187

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

63.94%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$12,828

Out-of-State Tuition:

$29,174

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

$17,634

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

80.54%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

580

Average SAT Math Score:

580

University of KentuckyLexington, KY 5th for In-State Tuition $13,212 IN-STATE TUITION $33,406 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
$51,865

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

23,189

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

68.9%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$13,212

Out-of-State Tuition:

$33,406

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

$17,218

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

92.38%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

602

Average SAT Math Score:

605

Brescia UniversityOwensboro, KY 6th for In-State Tuition $30,450 IN-STATE TUITION $30,450 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

538

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

48.18%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$30,450

Out-of-State Tuition:

$30,450

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

$14,626

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

34.61%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

525

Average SAT Math Score:

530