Pediatric audiology can be one of the most fun and rewarding of all the branches of audiology—but also one of the most challenging. Gain insights from two audiologists on how to find pediatric audiology opportunities and thrive in this career path.
You may have had research experience in undergraduate or graduate school and believe that working in research isn't possible unless you have a PhD. However, research audiology allows you to bring the best of your clinical skills to the scientific table to contribute to discoveries that improve patient quality of life.
Student loans can help you pay for the education required to pursue a career in communication sciences and disorders. But before taking out student loans, future audiologists and speech-language pathologists should ask themselves these questions to make sure they're setting themselves up for success.
Working in schools can be a unique and rewarding career for a speech-language pathologist (SLP). By working in schools, SLPs gain a unique view of the role that communication plays in social interaction and students’ classroom performance.
Serving as an audiologist or SLP in uniform allows you to serve your country, travel, and make an impact. Learn more about the opportunities available to serve as an audiologist or SLP in uniform from the clinical and rehabilitation therapist officers within the United States Public Health Service.
Audiologists are in increasingly high demand, as the U.S. population grows and ages. There are plenty of places for audiologists to work—over the next 10 years, nearly 2,100 new jobs will enter the market in a wide variety of settings, including schools and private practice.
Opportunities for speech-language pathologists will grow by 29% from 2020 to 2030—far outpacing the average for all occupations, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. SLPs can work in a variety of areas, including early identification and diagnosis, schools, and private practice.
Prospects are great for those looking for full-time faculty positions at communication sciences and disorder programs at universities across the country. Faculty in CSD can focus on research, teaching, and/or service. CSD programs report many faculty searches with positions remaining unfilled.