Speech pathologists

Duties and Responsibilities: Speech language pathologists assess, diagnose, treat, and help to prevent communication and swallowing disorders in patients. Speech, language, and swallowing disorders result from a variety of causes, such as a stroke, brain injury, and hearing loss.

Salary:$69,870

Education: The standard level of education for speech-language pathologists is a master’s degree. Although masters programs do not specify a particular undergraduate degree for admission, certain courses must be taken before entering the program