*Information was last updated in Fall 2025, please check with the institution for the most up-to-date information.
Arizona
Arizona State University
- Cost: AZ resident: $924/unit+ fees (AZ resident); $1,545/unit + fees (out-of-state); A $125/unit program fee is applied to resident and out-of-state students
- Academic Schedule: Fall or Spring start, year/3 semesters (Fall, Spring, Summer)
- Admissions Requirements: BS/BA from accredited institution; Minimum 3.0 GPA; Application to ASU as nondegree student and separate application to post-bacc certificate program.
- Perks: Awards a post-baccalaureate certificate.
- Comments: Nondegree seeking students are charged as graduate students at ASU; Not eligible for financial aid (see student handbook for more information)
Chapman University
- Cost: $400/unit, $12,000 total (tuition only)
- Academic Schedule: January or August start, 10 months duration, classes on weekends
- Admissions Requirements: BS/BA from accredited college or university; Min. 3.0 GPA; Letter of Recommendation; Resume Observation of an SLP within the last 6 months (no minimum hours required), Personal Statement; In-person interview
- Perks: Post-baccalaureate certificate in communication disorders and sciences. Weekend classes (Friday evenings and Saturdays)
California State University, Los Angeles
- Cost: Depends on course load per semester; If completed in three semesters: $12,369.33; Four semesters: $16,492.44 ; Five semesters: $20,615.55 (CA resident)
- Academic Schedule: Fall Start, 1.5-3 years duration depending on course load
- Admissions Requirements: Completion of a baccalaureate degree; Minimum 3.0 GPA in the most recent 60 semester units; Application to university & program; Personal statement
- Perks: Post-baccalaureate certificate in speech-language pathology. Some courses offered online. Students may take course through Open University if there is room
- Cost: Depends on course load per semester; If completed in three semesters: $12,369.33; Four semesters: $16,492.44 ; Five semesters: $20,615.55 (CA resident)
- Academic Schedule: Fall Start, 1.5-3 years duration depending on course load
- Admissions Requirements: Completion of a baccalaureate degree; Minimum 3.0 GPA in the most recent 60 semester units; Application to university & program; Personal statement
- Perks: Post-baccalaureate certificate in speech-language pathology. Some courses offered online. Students may take course through Open University if there is room
California State University, San Bernardino
- Cost: $5,126.54/semester (CA resident); Non-residents pay additional $444 fee
- Academic Schedule: Fall Start, 2 academic years full-time
- Admissions Requirements: Application to university & program; Evidence of success potential in the program, including transcript showing strong academic performance in undergraduate coursework; personal statement; writing sample; contact information for two references; and typically, a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0.
- Perks: Post-bacc SLP certificate; Very active NSSLHA chapter; courses only two days per week (Tuesdays & Thursdays)
California State University, Dominguez Hills
- Cost: $299/unit
- Academic Schedule: Fall start, two year, six semester program (e.g., Fall 2025 - Summer 2027), two classes per semester:
- Admissions Requirements: Completed BA/BS, Application to the school/program, Transcripts, Min 3.0+ GPA
- Perks: Classes meet twice a week in evenings to accommodate working schedules; The program is small and classes are intimate.
Idaho State University
- Cost: $529/unit (ID resident); $1,2929/unit (out-of-state); + $212/unit program fee for all students
- Academic Schedule: contact program
- Admissions Requirements: Application to Idaho State and separate application to pre-professional certificate program; CSD intent form
- Perks: Pre-professional certificate, financial aid available
Maryland
Towson University
- Cost: $12,186/year (MD resident); $31,332/year (out-of-state)
- Academic Schedule: Fall, 2 years (4 semesters) full-time
- Admissions Requirements: Application for a second bachelor's to Towson University + Application to program. Completed BA/BS and min.
- Perks: BS in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology awarded; Clinical observation as part of the program, academic advising/counseling, elective courses within SLP program
- Other comments: To my knowledge, this is the only post-bacc program that requires a clinical screening. From their website, "Students who have communication disorders or dialects of English that would affect their ability to interact with clients will be encouraged to seek treatment."
University of Maryland, College Park (College Park, MD)
- Cost: $437.00/unit + fees
- Academic Schedule: Fall or Spring start, 15 months, evening courses
- Admissions Requirements: BS/BA from accredited college or university, Min. 2.0 GPA, Letter from dean confirming date of graduation.
- Perks: Course schedule allows you to work
New Jersey
Kean University
- Cost: Part-time rate $583/unit (in-state); $855/unit (out-of-state)
- Academic Schedule: Summer, Fall, or Spring start, 1 year
- Admissions Requirements: BA/BS from an accredited college or university, Min. 3.0 GPA. Professional resume/CV, personal statement, TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo score reports
- Comments: In-state includes NJ, NY, PA. DE, VA, MD, DC
North Dakota
Minot State University
- Cost: $355/unit (In-state); Annual tuition $9,191
- Academic Schedule: One year with optional summer clinical experience
- Admissions Requirements: Application an undergrad transfer, non-degree seeking student to Minot State post-bacc program, transcripts, 3 letters of recommendation.
- Perks: Optional clinical semester; all post-bac students who meet criteria are guaranteed admission into the grad program
Ohio
University of Akron
- Cost: Tuition information not provided online
- Academic Schedule: Take only classes you need, may be done full time or a-la-cart
- Admissions Requirements: Completed BA/BS. This program may admit students currently enrolled in a BS/BA-granting program, contact the program for more information
- Perks: Students may take out-of-field (gen ed) pre-reqs
Oregon
University of Oregon
- Cost: $13,906/year (OR resident); $42,,228 (out-of-state) (assumes full-time, 15 credit)
- Academic Schedule: You may enroll any time; Typically completed 1-2 years but can take longer if preferred
- Admissions Requirements: Formal admission not required, you will be considered a non-degree-seeking student
Pennsylvania
La Salle University
- Cost: $815/unit + $250 fee/semester
- Academic Schedule: Summer, Fall, or Spring start, 1 year
- Admissions Requirements: BA/BS from an accredited college or university
- Perks: Students may choose to enroll in only the courses that they need. Program offers courses needed to fulfill out-of-field requirements (e.g., biology, chemistry, etc.).
- Comments: They also have an online program. See Online Programs ; Hybrid scheduling possible
West Chester University
- Cost: $321/unit (PA resident); $804/unit (out-of-state)
- Academic Schedule: Summer start, 1-2 years, full-time
- Admissions Requirements: completed BS/BA, min. 3.0 GPA, letter of recommendation.
- Perks: Certificate awarded, scholarships available. Prior coursework taken elsewhere can apply toward the program. Very detailed program handbook (here).
South Carolina
Columbia College
- Cost: Unclear, likely $747/unit for in-person, but may be $427/unit
- Academic Schedule: Unclear, see website or contact program for more details
- Admissions Requirements: not stated
- Perks: SLP leveling certificate. Program offers out-of-field courses, but they recommend taking them beforehand; also offers online program
Texas
Baylor University
- Cost: Not stated
- Academic Schedule: Typically 1 year commitment (2 semesters)
- Admissions Requirements: This program is only for students who have been admitted to Baylor's Master's program but do not have a degree in CSD. Students must be enrolled full-time.
Lamar University
- Cost: Not stated
- Academic Schedule: Typically 1 year commitment (3 semesters: fall, spring, summer)
- Admissions Requirements: Not stated
- Comments: Very little program information on their website. Contact Graduate Admissions at gradmissions@lamar.edu for more information
Washington
Eastern Washington University
- Cost: $259/unit (WA resident); $832/unit (out-of-state); tuition listed here is for EWU undergrads, note that the post-bacc program might differ
- Academic Schedule: Fall start, 2 semesters (10 months), full-time
- Admissions Requirements: Min. 3.0 GPA, email copy of transcript(s), schedule phone meeting with post-bacc advisor at CommSciDisorders@ewu.edu to confirm program readiness. Apply to EWU, Apply to Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders; demonstrate coursework in math and science pre-reqs (Biology, Chemistry or Physics, Psychology/Social Science, Stats), Introductory linguistics course
University of Washington
- Cost: $13,407 (WA resident); $44,640 (out-of-state) total cost for 3 quarter intensive program
- Academic Schedule: 3 quarter (Fall, Winter, Spring) or 6 quarter program; tuition varies depending on program of study
- Admissions Requirements: BA/BS from an accredited institution, Min. 2.5 GPA, Resume, Personal Statement, English proficiency exam (if international student), completion of ASHA math and science pre-reqs (Biology, Chemistry or Physics, Psychology/Social Science, Stats), Introductory linguistics course
- Perks: Clinical observation opportunities, elective coursework opportunities, independent study/undergraduate research; limited financial aid opportunities
Washington State University
- Cost: $6,149/semester (WA resident); $14,702/semester (Out-of-state); + fees
- Academic Schedule: Fall start, 1 year, full-time
- Admissions Requirements: Application to Washington State University as an undergraduate
- Comments: Very little information on website, suggest reaching out to program
Western Washington University
- Cost: $9,942/year (WA resident); $29,108/year (out-of-state)
- Academic Schedule: Fall start, 1 year (4 quarters), full-time, courses must be taken in sequence
- Admissions Requirements: BS/BA from accredited institution, Min. 3.0 GPA, transcripts, one page statement of purpose, one-page resume, three letters of recommendation
- Perks: Financial aid available
Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin, Madison (Madison, WI)
- Cost: $800/unit + fees
- Academic Schedule: Fall start, 1 year (2 semesters), full-time, 9 courses (24 units) total
- Admissions Requirements: BS/BA from accredited institution, Min. 3.0 GPA, completion of online application
- Perks: Post-Baccalaureate Capstone Certificate, financial aid available, student hourly positions available (Research assistants, graders, readers).
Wyoming
University of Wyoming (Laramie, WY)
- Cost: Unclear, contact program
- Academic Schedule: One academic year (Fall - Spring)
- Admissions Requirements:
- Perks: Two-step leveling program is an option for eligible students to complete their leveling coursework and complete the MS-SLP program; may complete clinical observation hours; qualified for financial aid if you enroll as a second bachelor's status
