Do nurses make more than SLPs?

Advanced practice nurses tend to earn more than speech-language pathologists. Nurse practitioners reported a similar average wage of $43.97 per hour. At an average wage of $74.22 an hour, nurse anesthetists made more than double the pay of speech pathologists.

What undergraduate major is best for speech pathology?

A few examples of popular undergraduate majors for future speech-language pathologists are: communication sciences and disorders, linguistics, language development, education, psychology, and english.

Which healthcare setting is likely to hire a speech and language pathologist?

Hospitals. Acute care, rehabilitation, and psychiatric hospitals may offer speech and language services on an in/outpatient basis. Hospitals may provide services for patients of all ages, while some—such as children’s hospitals and VA or military hospitals—may treat specific populations.

What type of SLP makes the most money?

According to the ASHA 2019 salary survey, the highest-paid SLPs worked in skilled nursing facilities, where they earned an annual average salary of $95,000. The BLS also reported a similar annual mean salary for SLPs in this setting, at $94,840.

What are the requirements to become a speech language pathologist?

To become a speech language pathologist, you have to earn a bachelor’s degree in any field, with at least a portion of your course work in communication sciences. Then you’ll complete a master’s or doctoral degree in speech-language pathology, and apply for a license through your state’s medical board.

How long does it take to become an SLP?

Let’s break it down (all times are approximate): 1 4 years = Undergraduate degree 2 2 years = Graduate degree (including 400 hours of supervised clinical experience) 3 2 years = Clinical fellowship (1,260 hours of mentored clinical experience) 4 8 years = TOTAL TIME TO SLP CERTIFICATION More

What is a speech-language pathology clinical fellowship?

An official transcript from your graduate school verifying your graduation date and degree A Speech-Language Pathology Clinical Fellowship (SLPCF) report documenting your completion of 1,260 hours of mentored clinical experience and 36 weeks of full-time experience (or equivalent)

How do I become a speech therapist?

Professional certification is available through the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Registered nurses must complete either an associate degree or a bachelor’s degree and then pass the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses, or NCLEX-RN.