Fast Facts

This page contains important information about students from the Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders (Speech-Language Pathology) program, including information on student success, demographics, and applicant data.

Student Success

Graduation Rates

Below are graduation rates for the Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders (Speech-Language Pathology) program.

Year of GraduationGraduation Rate
202295.2% (20/21)
202185% (17/20)
2020100% (20/20)
Three-Year Average93.4% (57/61)

Employment Rates

Below are the employment rates for graduates of our Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders (Speech-Language Pathology) program. Employment rates are gathered approximately 12 months after graduation from the program.

Year of GraduationEmployment Rate
2021100% (18/18)
2020100% (20/20)
2019100% (20/20)
Three-Year Average100% (58/58)

Board Exam Pass Rates

Below are pass rates for the board exam taken by our graduates.

Year of GraduationOverall Pass Rate
2021100% (17/17)
202089.5% (17/19)
2019100% (14/14)
Three-Year Average96.0% (48/50)

Current Enrollment Profile for Fall 2022

The data below is for all currently enrolled students in the Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders (Speech-Language Pathology) program.

Total Program Enrollment: 48

Age

  • Average: 26
  • Range: 21 to 57

Race/Ethnicity

  • American Indian/Alaskan Native: 0%
  • Asian: 0%
  • Black/African American: 10.4%
  • Hispanic: 12.5%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • White: 75.0%
  • Two or More Races: 2.1%
  • Not Specified or Unknown: 0%

Gender

  • Females: 95.8%
  • Males: 2.1%
  • Not Specified or Unknown: 2.1%

Students Receiving Financial Aid: 45.8%

Financial Aid can refer to loans, scholarships, grants, tuition waivers, etc.

Student to Faculty Ratio

  • Classroom Setting: 20 students to 1 faculty
  • Laboratory Setting: N/A
  • Clinical Setting: 20 students to 3 faculty

Applicant Statistics for Fall 2022

The data below includes all prospective students who completed a UAMS OAA application to the program.

Number Admitted and Enrolled: 23

Number of Applicants: 104

Three-year Average Number of Applicants: 130

Entering GPAs

  • Average (in major): 3.69
  • Range (in major): 3.05 to 4.00

Entering GRE Scores

  • Average (Writing): 3.72
  • Range (Writing): 2.50 to 5.00