Choosing a career: Audiology or Speech Pathology?

Question

I'm a senior in college and I'm majoring in communication disorders. The time has come to begin applying to grad programs and I can't, for the life of me, decide between audiology or speech pathology. One of the major factors is expense. The AuD program is 2 years longer, therefore 2 years more tuition to pay. Also, there is only one program in my home state (California) so I risk having to pay out of state fees. Audiology seems very interesting because it is very hands-on and interactive, with immediate gratification. However, I find myself leaning toward SLP for the reasons above (although I do find this path interesting as well). I'm lost! I need some insight.

Answer 1

Speak to your teachers and adviser at your college for their suggestions./