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Massachusetts Speech Pathologist Degree Programs

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

Massachusetts 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 13 schools who offer degree programs in the field of speech-language pathology (SLP).

You can choose a degree program in speech pathology or communication sciences and disorders that works for you regardless of where you live, be it in Boston, Worcester, Springfield, or somewhere else across Massachusetts. There are many ways to limit down your possibilities, including by degree level, major, and cost. Once you’ve narrowed down your selection to the appropriate institutions, you can rank them according to the criteria that matter most to you. It’s important to note that in Massachusetts, a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) normally needs a master’s degree, whereas a Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant only needs a bachelor’s degree (SLPA).

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Dept. of Education - 2025

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Speech Pathology & Communication Science Schools in Massachusetts

Worcester State UniversityWorcester, MA 1st for In-State Tuition $11,286 IN-STATE TUITION $17,366 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
$27,682
Master's Degree
$52,554

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

3,963

Accredited By:

New England Commission on Higher Education

Graduation Rate:

63.14%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$11,286

Out-of-State Tuition:

$17,366

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

$14,738

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

89.86%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

555

Average SAT Math Score:

557

Bridgewater State UniversityBridgewater, MA 2nd for In-State Tuition $11,389 IN-STATE TUITION $17,529 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
$26,362
Master'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

Public

Total Enrollment

7,899

Accredited By:

New England Commission on Higher Education

Graduation Rate:

63.98%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$11,389

Out-of-State Tuition:

$17,529

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

$17,970

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

89.19%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

560

Average SAT Math Score:

545

University of Massachusetts-AmherstAmherst, MA 3rd for In-State Tuition $17,357 IN-STATE TUITION $39,293 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

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor's Degree
$27,069
Master's Degree
$56,121
Doctoral Degree
Not enough data
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

23,694

Accredited By:

New England Commission on Higher Education

Graduation Rate:

84.51%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$17,357

Out-of-State Tuition:

$39,293

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

$23,691

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

57.77%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

665

Average SAT Math Score:

690

Gordon CollegeWenham, MA 4th for In-State Tuition $28,100 IN-STATE TUITION $28,100 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

1,247

Accredited By:

New England Commission on Higher Education

Graduation Rate:

72.77%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$28,100

Out-of-State Tuition:

$28,100

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

$24,817

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

58.78%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

644

Average SAT Math Score:

618

MCPHS UniversityBoston, MA 5th for In-State Tuition $38,850 IN-STATE TUITION $38,850 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
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

3,474

Accredited By:

New England Commission on Higher Education

Graduation Rate:

66.67%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$38,850

Out-of-State Tuition:

$38,850

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

$35,084

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

85.21%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

605

Average SAT Math Score:

635

College of Our Lady of the ElmsChicopee, MA 6th for In-State Tuition $42,061 IN-STATE TUITION $42,061 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist.

Part of category: Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
  • Associate's Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree
  • Graduate/Professional Certificate

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Not enough data
Associate's Degree
Not enough data
Bachelor's Degree
$30,497
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

951

Accredited By:

New England Commission on Higher Education

Graduation Rate:

68.13%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$42,061

Out-of-State Tuition:

$42,061

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

$21,436

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

87.66%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

568

Average SAT Math Score:

555

Anna Maria CollegePaxton, MA 7th for In-State Tuition $43,064 IN-STATE TUITION $43,064 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

948

Accredited By:

New England Commission on Higher Education

Graduation Rate:

47.84%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$43,064

Out-of-State Tuition:

$43,064

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

$29,396

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

89.56%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

Springfield CollegeSpringfield, MA 8th for In-State Tuition $43,707 IN-STATE TUITION $43,707 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

1,916

Accredited By:

New England Commission on Higher Education

Graduation Rate:

73.26%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$43,707

Out-of-State Tuition:

$43,707

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

$29,187

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

70.23%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

605

Average SAT Math Score:

610

Emerson CollegeBoston, MA 9th for In-State Tuition $55,392 IN-STATE TUITION $55,392 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
$56,751

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

4,145

Accredited By:

New England Commission on Higher Education

Graduation Rate:

79.54%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$55,392

Out-of-State Tuition:

$55,392

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

$46,766

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

47.48%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

665

Average SAT Math Score:

635

Northeastern UniversityBoston, MA 10th for In-State Tuition $63,141 IN-STATE TUITION $63,141 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
  • First Professional Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Bachelor's Degree
Not enough data
Master's Degree
$59,233
First Professional Degree
$72,428

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

15,719

Accredited By:

New England Commission on Higher Education

Graduation Rate:

91.07%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$63,141

Out-of-State Tuition:

$63,141

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

$32,116

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

5.65%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

730

Average SAT Math Score:

760

Boston UniversityBoston, MA 11th for In-State Tuition $65,168 IN-STATE TUITION $65,168 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
$60,886
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

Private nonprofit

Total Enrollment

17,850

Accredited By:

New England Commission on Higher Education

Graduation Rate:

89.87%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$65,168

Out-of-State Tuition:

$65,168

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

$26,996

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

10.85%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

700

Average SAT Math Score:

740