JobSOC 29-1127

Speech-Language Pathologists

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.

Definition from U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA) (O*NET 31.0 (August 2026)).

01.

Studied through

4 programs

Communication Sciences and Disorders, General51.0201
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist51.0203
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist51.0204
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services, Other51.0299

02.

Draws on

English Language4.9 of 5
Education and Training4.2 of 5
Customer and Personal Service4.0 of 5
Psychology4.0 of 5
Therapy and Counseling4.0 of 5
Administrative3.6 of 5

Importance as rated in O*NET (1 to 5); areas rated 3.5 or more, up to eight.