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College of Applied Health Sciences
CompareOur Speech and Hearing Science major focuses on human communication across the lifespan. This includes its biological, behavioral, and social science foundations as well as related disorders. You'll tailor this major to your individual interests by choosing from four specializations:
Our program allows you to change lives and communities. It will prepare you for post-graduate education in Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology, as well as for a career in a variety of other fields, including health care, education, science, advocacy, and public policy.
97% employed or continuing education
7% employed after graduation
90% attending graduate school
$37,333 average starting annual income
Sample employer destinations: Chicago Public Schools (2), Chicago Speech Therapy (1), Darktrace (1) View All
Sample grad school destinations: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Northwestern University, Rush University View All
3.6 years to degree
98% first-year retention rate
96% four-year graduation rate
96% six-year graduation rate