1. Speech-Language Pathologist By Jane Doe

2. Job Description Work with patients Perform tests Plans for patients Fix stutters, lisps, help stroke victims Use electronic equipment

3. Working Conditions Indoors Office Treatment facility Hospitals Schools Homes

4. Washington Salary Starting: $35,000 Average: $54,000 Top: $70,000 Monthly: $4,500Hourly: $25.98

5. Requirements Master’s Degree Certificate of Clinical Competence Medical License

6. Washington State University Tuition: $6,290 Books: $912 Housing: $7,790 Fees: $576 Miscellaneous: $3,542 Total Per Year: $19,110 Total For Graduate’s Degree: $152,880

7. California State University Non-Resident Tuition: $13,483 Books: $1,250 Housing: $7,640 Fees: $3,280 Miscellaneous: $3,000 Total Per Year: $28,663 Total For Graduate’s Degree: $229,304 Resident Tuition: $0 Books: $1,250 Housing: $7,640 Fees: $3,280 Miscellaneous: $3,000 Total Per Year: $15,180 Total For Graduate’s Degree: $121,440

8. Personal Characteristics Patience Perseverance Resourcefulness Organization Communication Skills

9. Outlook 2004-2009: 9.5% 2009-2014: 8.3% Needed in rural areas

10. Summary Work with patients Perform tests Make plans Master’s degree Good outlook