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What is the job demand for a speech pathology degree?

If I obtain a degree in speech-language-pathology, what are the job demands for this field of study? #speech-language-pathology #college-jobs #speech-pathology #psychology

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Thank you comment icon Hi Lainey, great question! According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of speech-language pathologists is projected to grow 18 percent from 2016 to 2026, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 25,900 new speech pathology jobs are expected to open up during that time as well. I hope this helps and I wish you the best! Mireia
Thank you comment icon Dear Lainey, I study Speech Pathology and Audiology as an undergraduate student. I am a senior and from what I have heard from my professors and what I have researched it is a great career to go into. It is very rewarding, flexible, and you get to help people. The job security is really high in hospitals and schools. If it is something that you are passionate about go for it! Christi
Thank you comment icon The demand is really high. Im currently a student going through the program. You have to really want this degree because you cannot work in the field without a masters degree and the classes are pretty tough. Lots of information in a small amount of time. However they do all build off of each other. I personally find anything to do with audiology as an undergrad very difficult. Lauren
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Rachit (Richi)’s Answer

Global speech impairment market is set to witness a substantial CAGR in the forecast period of 2019- 2026. The growth of the market can be attributed to the rising in chronic illness such as brain injuries, tumors and Parkinson’s diseases among others.

Market Drivers:

Increasing incidence of speech disorders including stuttering, apraxia among the children and adults will flourish the growth of this market
Awareness about the several disorders along with the availability of effective speech therapy is also boosting the market in the forecast period
Government initiatives to promote effective speech therapy and for the investments in health care facilities is propelling the market in the forecast period
Growing geriatric population will fuel the market for a long run

Market Restraints:

High cost of treatment is hindering the market in the forecast period
Unavailability of speech therapy in remote areas will also hamper the market growth
Lack of medical professionals along with the insufficient standard tools for the diagnosis and treatment of speech disorders is restraining the growth of the market

Source: https://themarketrecords.com/2020/10/01/speech-impairment-market-to-2026-speech-plus-integrated-treatment-services-speechworks-therapy-services/
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Ella’s Answer

Depending on where you live in American the demand for this degree changes. Just like people will always need doctors, people will always need Speech Pathologists. The Bureau of Labor Statistics has a great page called the Occupational Outlook Handbook that lets you know a bunch of great information about all sorts of careers.

Ella recommends the following next steps:

Check the Occupational Outlook Handbook (https://www.bls.gov/ooh/)
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