North Carolina Speech Pathologist Degree Programs

AKA: North Carolina Speech Pathology Degree Programs, North Carolina SLP Programs, North Carolina Speech Therapist Programs

North Carolina 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 7 schools who offer degree programs in the field of speech-language pathology (SLP).

Anywhere in North Carolina, Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro and elsewhere in the state, you can find a great speech pathology or communication sciences and disorders degree program to meet your needs. You may limit down your choices by thinking about things like the type of degree you want, the field you want to study in, and the total cost of your education. It’s worth noting that in North Carolina, a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) needs a master’s degree while a Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) only needs a bachelor’s. A personalized score based on the aspects most relevant to you can be developed as you investigate and assess colleges.

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Data Source:

Dept. of Education - 2025

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Type of Institution

Program Fields (and degrees offered)

Speech Pathology & Communication Science Schools in North Carolina

Western Carolina UniversityCullowhee, NC 1st for In-State Tuition $4,532 IN-STATE TUITION $8,532 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
$47,954

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

9,867

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

62.04%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$4,532

Out-of-State Tuition:

$8,532

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

$12,579

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

86.66%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

580

Average SAT Math Score:

565

North Carolina Central UniversityDurham, NC 2nd for In-State Tuition $6,542 IN-STATE TUITION $19,578 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist.

Part of category: Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Master's Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Master's Degree
$54,912

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

5,400

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

52.23%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$6,542

Out-of-State Tuition:

$19,578

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

$15,028

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

90.49%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

540

Average SAT Math Score:

500

East Carolina UniversityGreenville, NC 3rd for In-State Tuition $7,361 IN-STATE TUITION $23,638 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
Not enough data
Master's Degree
$49,728
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

19,857

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

67.01%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$7,361

Out-of-State Tuition:

$23,638

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

$16,514

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

90.06%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

Appalachian State UniversityBoone, NC 4th for In-State Tuition $7,541 IN-STATE TUITION $24,537 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
$52,851

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

19,304

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

74.15%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$7,541

Out-of-State Tuition:

$24,537

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

$16,487

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

88.64%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

610

Average SAT Math Score:

605

University of North Carolina at GreensboroGreensboro, NC 5th for In-State Tuition $7,593 IN-STATE TUITION $23,339 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
$52,800
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

13,848

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

59.11%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$7,593

Out-of-State Tuition:

$23,339

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

$10,170

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

89.83%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

608

Average SAT Math Score:

570

University of North Carolina at Chapel HillChapel Hill, NC 6th for In-State Tuition $8,989 IN-STATE TUITION $39,330 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist.

Part of category: Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
  • Master's Degree
  • Doctoral Degree
  • First Professional Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Not enough data
Master's Degree
$55,644
Doctoral Degree
Not enough data
First Professional Degree
$72,574

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

20,556

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

92.22%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$8,989

Out-of-State Tuition:

$39,330

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

$12,983

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

18.74%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

625

Average SAT Math Score:

635

Shaw UniversityRaleigh, NC 7th for In-State Tuition $17,176 IN-STATE TUITION $17,176 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

839

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

18.05%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$17,176

Out-of-State Tuition:

$17,176

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

$14,083

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

30.48%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A