Speech pathologist

Duties and Responsibilities:

Speech-language pathologists (sometimes called speech therapists) assess, diagnose, treat, and help to prevent communication and swallowing disorders in patients. Speech, language, and swallowing disorders result from a variety of causes, such as a stroke, brain injury, hearing loss, developmental delay, a cleft palate, cerebral palsy, or emotional problems.    

   

Salary: $69,870 in May 2012

Education:

Speech-language pathologists typically need at least a master’s degree. They must be licensed in most states requirements vary by state.