Speech Language Pathology Assistant
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Speech Language Pathology Assistant

Skills & Interest
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The Scoop

Some of us can bust out rhymes like Jay Z. And some of us struggle with just pronouncing our R’s correctly. There are all kinds of reasons why people have trouble speaking (brain injures, learning disabilities, hearing loss, etc.), and speech pathologists can help. Their assistants are the ones who document the patients’ issues, prepare speech tests, write up reports, and work with their bosses on determining the best approach for treatment. You might find yourself working in schools, hospitals, rehabilitation clinics, and even the patient’s own home. And the good news is this is a career you can have sooner rather than later—all that’s required is a two-year degree.

The Details

Degree Required
Associate's Degree
Years of College
2
Average Salary
$34,150

The Impact

People with speech disorders struggle with anxiety when in public, and speech pathology assistants go a long way in helping them become more comfortable and productive in their daily lives.

The Fact

It’s mind-blowing how many words we know, and how quickly we learn them—in fact, by age six, most kids have a vocabulary of over 10,000 words, which doubles by third grade, increases to 60,000 by 18, and reaches 100,000 words by adulthood.