Audiology and Speech Pathology Program

The audiology and speech pathology program at Longwood University prepares students for a career as a speech-language pathologist or audiologist in a school, clinic, or hospital. The program focuses on the processes and disorders of speech, language, and hearing. Program Courses include: communication disorder studies, audiology, speech pathology, language acquisition, and the design and implementation of comprehensive therapeutic and rehabilitative solutions to communication problems. Get more details below including other Virginia colleges that offer audiology and speech pathology program.

The Audiology and Speech Pathology program at Longwood University is accredited by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology for more than 15 years.

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Longwood University

1971 University Blvd, Lynchburg, VA

Longwood University, a public institution, offers an assortment of program options, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Farmville, VA, the school offers a rural setting for students to study in. LU has a yearly student enrollment of around 4,800.

Areas of study available at LU include but are not limited to:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Education
• Visual And Performing Arts
• Psychology

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, student records, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. The majority of students admitted to LU earn an SAT score in a range of 930 to 1110, or an ACT composite score within the range of 20 to 24. Approximately 70% of all students that applied were admitted at this school, with 35% of those admitted choosing to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found at whylongwood.com.

The tuition at Longwood University varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay around $12,000 per year, while out-of-state residents are charged $25,000 for the year. Student housing is available for students, which costs around $5,800 annually. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements by way of grants or student loans.

Longwood University has a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs offered include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division I-AAA)

Contact information, admission forms, areas of study offered, and much more may be accessed on school's website at http://www.longwood.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Audiology and Speech Pathology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Longwood University has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.

Speech-Language Pathologists

Description

Assess and treat persons with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders. May select alternative communication systems and teach their use. May perform research related to speech and language problems.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, speech-language pathologists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 21.3% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Lynchburg, VA
  • Total Employment: 150
  • Average Hourly Rate: $34.28
  • Average Annual Salary: $71300

Audiologists

Description

Assess and treat persons with hearing and related disorders. May fit hearing aids and provide auditory training. May perform research related to hearing problems.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).