What Can I Do With a Major In Communication Sciences and Disorders?

UGA Specific Information for Communication Sciences and Disorders

The Communication Sciences and Disorders area is concerned with training of speech/language pathologists, audiologists, and teachers of the hearing impaired. The bachelor’s degree is a general degree that will prepare students to work in many areas or to apply to graduate school. Students who wish to work as licensed and certified speech-language pathologists must complete additional training after the bachelor¹s degree. To obtain full professional credentials and certification from the Georgia Department of Education, students must obtain a Master¹s degree from an accredited program. Communication Sciences & Disorders typically leads to a career in Speech Language Pathology or Audiology, which both require graduate school.

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Class of 2024 Career Outcomes for Communication Sciences and Disorders*

** Includes Self-Employed

Campus Resources

Additional UGA Career Center Recommendations

Considerations for Graduate School: 

  • Shadowing/Volunteering Hours
  • GRE/GMAT Requirements 
  • Personal Statement 
  • Recommendations (from professors and those who have observed you in a related SLP setting)

Daily Career Center Drop-In Hours: (staffed by Career Center graduate assistants and student interns)

  • In-Person: Mondays – Thursdays, 11 am – 2 pm in Clark Howell Hall (2nd Floor)
  • Virtual: Fridays, 11 am – 3 pm, career.uga.edu/appointments
  • No Appointment Necessary!

Individual Career Consulting Appointments: Schedule online through Handshake or by calling 706-542-3375

Additional Career Research Resources

O*NET Online – The O*NET database includes information on skills, abilities, knowledge, work activities, and interests associated with over 900 occupations.  

My Next Move – An interactive tool for students and job seekers to learn more about their career options.  

Occupational Outlook Handbook – The OOH is a career resource offering information on the hundreds of occupations that provide most of jobs in the United States.  

Vault – Vault.com provides in-depth intelligence on what it’s really like to work in an industry, company, or profession – and how to position yourself to land that job.  

Candid Career – This resource provides you with access to thousands of informational video interviews with real professionals through an easy-to-use website.  

UGA Mentor Program – Connect with a mentor (alumni, faculty, staff) to research and explore industries and careers. Research industries and careers by connecting with a mentor for a quick chat or formal 16-week mentorship through the UGA Mentor Program.  

Interstride - Interstride is an interactive tool for both international and domestic students to enhance their international experience and employment potential. The platform consists of job-listings, hiring trends, employer information, self-assessments, and up-to-date immigration guidance. 

Glassdoor - Glassdoor is a free jobs and career community that offers an inside look at jobs and companies through "employee generated content" – anonymous salaries, company reviews, interview questions, and more – all posted by employees and job seekers.  

Steppingblocks - Research your future career with real-world stats about your major, your interests, and your dream job title with career and education searches designed to find your best path based on millions of others. It’s data-powered career exploration for doers like you.

Employment Websites

General  

  • Handshake (scroll down to the bottom of the page; login with your UGA MyID and password)  
  • LinkedIn (this popular networking site also has a job board!) 
  • Idealist (non-profit jobs) 
  • USAJobs (federal jobs) 

Major/Industry Specific

Professional Associations/Resources

Tip: Join LinkedIn groups that are related to your career interest. Need help finding groups? Check out the Groups You May Like link under the Interests/Groups tab. Review the groups that professionals in your field of interest have joined and consider joining them as well. 

Employers/Position Titles Reported by Class of 2024 Communication Sciences and Disorders Majors

The information below represents employers and position titles from the Class of 2024 Career Outcomes Survey. To view historical Career Outcomes for this major, click here and select "Historical Data" from the navigation menu.

Employer Position Title(s)
Agora Vintage Retail
Children's Medicine Patient Care Technician
Delta Air Lines Revenue Management Specialist
GoalPoint Behavior Group Registered Behavior Technician
Ligia Perry Floral Arranger and Retail Associate
Locum Tenens Account Sales Representative
Prince Avenue Baptist Church Kid's Ministry Associate
Self-employed Dance Instructor
* denotes no responses received.
*Source: Areas above marked with an Asterisk (*) have been created utilizing data taken from the UGA Career Outcomes Survey. The "Employers Hiring...," "Job Titles of...," "Career Outcomes for...," and "Graduate/Professional Schools and Programs..." information listed above represent UGA Class of 2024 Graduates. The lists are not exhaustive and therefore do not represent all potential career options. Click here for more detailed Career Outcomes information regarding this major.

Graduate/Professional Schools Attended by Class of 2024 Communication Sciences and Disorders Majors

The information below represents graduate/professional schools and programs reported through the Class of 2024 Career Outcomes Survey. To view historical Career Outcomes for this major, click here and select "Historical Data" from the navigation menu.

Graduate School Program(s)
Auburn University Occupational Therapy, OTD
Boston University Speech-Language Pathology, MS
Georgia Southern University Communication Sciences and Disorders, MS
Georgia Southern University Communication Sciences and Disorders, MS
Georgia State University Communication Sciences and Disorders, MS
Georgia State University Communication Sciences and Disorders, Degree Not Specified
Georgia State University Communication Sciences and Disorders, MS
Georgia State University Communication Sciences and Disorders, MS
Georgia State University Communication Sciences and Disorders, MS
Marshall University Elementary Education, Master’s
Maryville University Physical Therapy, Master’s
MGH Institute of Health Professions Not Specified
New York University Communication Sciences and Disorders, MS
Nova Southeastern University Speech-Language Pathology, MS
The George Washington University Speech-Language Pathology, MA
University of Georgia Physical Therapy, Master’s
University of Georgia Speech-Language Pathology, Certificate
University of Georgia TESOL and World Language Educ, Master’s
University of Georgia Communication Sciences and Disorders, Master’s
University of Georgia Communication Sciences and Disorders, Master’s
University of Georgia Communication Sciences and Disorders, Master’s
University of Georgia Physical Therapy, Master’s
University of Georgia Physical Therapy, Master’s
University of Georgia Physical Therapy, Master’s
University of Georgia Elementary Education, Master’s
University of Georgia Communication Sciences and Disorders, Master’s
University of Georgia Communication Sciences and Disorders, Master’s
University of Georgia Speech-Language Pathology, Certificate
University of Maryland Speech-Language Pathology, Master’s
University of Memphis Speech-Language Pathology, MA
University of Oklahoma Speech-Language Pathology, MA
University of South Carolina at Columbia Speech-Language Pathology, Master’s
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences Speech-Language Pathology, MS
University of Tennessee Elementary Education, Master’s
University of Tennessee Physical Therapy, Master’s
University of Tennessee Health Science Center Speech-Language Pathology, Master’s
University of Texas at Austin Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences, MS
University of West Georgia Speech-Language Pathology, Master’s
University of West Georgia Speech-Language Pathology, M.Ed
University of West Georgia Physical Therapy, Master’s
University of West Georgia Physical Therapy, Master’s
University of West Georgia Speech-Language Pathology, Master’s
University of West Georgia Speech-Language Pathology, Master’s
University of West Georgia Speech-Language Pathology, Master’s
University of West Georgia Chiropractic, Master’s
University of West Georgia Physical Therapy, Master’s
Valdosta State University Communication Sciences and Disorders, Master’s
Valdosta State University Communication Sciences and Disorders, Master’s
Vanderbilt University Physical Therapy, Doctoral
Vanderbilt University Speech-Language Pathology, MS
Vanderbilt University Audiology, Doctoral
Vanderbilt University Physical Therapy, Master’s
Western Carolina University Communication Sciences and Disorders, MS
Western Carolina University Communication Sciences and Disorders, MS
* denotes no responses received.

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