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Tennessee Speech Pathologist Degree Programs

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

Tennessee 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 10 schools who offer degree programs in the field of speech-language pathology (SLP).

Tennessee has a plethora of opportunities available for those looking to pursue a degree program in speech pathology or communication sciences and disorders, no matter where you are located, including Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville, or any other city across Tennessee.

By taking into account key factors such as degree level, field of study, and tuition costs, you can easily find schools that meet your specific needs and create a list of top options. Once you have your list, you can prioritize the schools based on the characteristics that matter most to you.

The best part? The demand for speech pathology and communication sciences professionals is on the rise, which means that you’re entering a field with enormous potential for personal and professional growth. Whether you’re looking to become a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) with a graduate degree or a Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) with an undergraduate degree, you can rest assured that you’ll find a rewarding and fulfilling career path in Tennessee.

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Dept. of Education - 2025

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Speech Pathology & Communication Science Schools in Tennessee

Tennessee State UniversityNashville, TN 1st for In-State Tuition $8,568 IN-STATE TUITION $22,284 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
$47,306

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

6,498

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

30.96%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$8,568

Out-of-State Tuition:

$22,284

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

$10,026

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

92.63%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

Middle Tennessee State UniversityMurfreesboro, TN 2nd for In-State Tuition $9,506 IN-STATE TUITION $29,042 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
$28,367

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

16,115

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

55.21%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$9,506

Out-of-State Tuition:

$29,042

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

$12,599

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

68%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

565

Average SAT Math Score:

545

East Tennessee State UniversityJohnson City, TN 3rd for In-State Tuition $9,950 IN-STATE TUITION $13,790 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist.

Part of category: Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.

Degree Levels Offered

  • Master's Degree
  • Doctoral Degree

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Master's Degree
$46,822
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

9,807

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

52.91%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$9,950

Out-of-State Tuition:

$13,790

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

$15,794

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

87.06%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

University of MemphisMemphis, TN 4th for In-State Tuition $10,344 IN-STATE TUITION $14,784 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist.

Part of category: Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.

Degree Levels Offered

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

Salary 1 Year After Graduation

Master's Degree
$49,710
Doctoral 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

13,645

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

56.56%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$10,344

Out-of-State Tuition:

$14,784

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

$13,253

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

93.38%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

The University of Tennessee-KnoxvilleKnoxville, TN 5th for In-State Tuition $13,484 IN-STATE TUITION $31,974 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

28,763

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

72.79%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$13,484

Out-of-State Tuition:

$31,974

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

$18,109

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

45.99%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

630

Average SAT Math Score:

625

South CollegeKnoxville, TN 6th for In-State Tuition $17,935 IN-STATE TUITION $17,935 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
$27,850
Associate's Degree
$38,529
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 for-profit

Total Enrollment

6,323

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

48.65%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$17,935

Out-of-State Tuition:

$17,935

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

$17,182

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

Not enough data

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

Southern Adventist UniversityCollegedale, TN 7th for In-State Tuition $25,590 IN-STATE TUITION $25,590 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist.

Part of category: Communication Disorders Sciences and 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:

  • 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
  • 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

2,673

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

59.13%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$25,590

Out-of-State Tuition:

$25,590

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

$24,334

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

66.61%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

N/A

Average SAT Math Score:

N/A

Vanderbilt UniversityNashville, TN 8th for In-State Tuition $63,946 IN-STATE TUITION $63,946 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
$57,873
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

Private nonprofit

Total Enrollment

7,143

Accredited By:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Graduation Rate:

93.7%

Costs

In-State Tuition:

$63,946

Out-of-State Tuition:

$63,946

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

$19,040

Admissions

Applicants Accepted:

6.28%

Average SAT Score:

N/A

Average SAT Reading Score:

745

Average SAT Math Score:

780