Speech@NYU students come from a variety of backgrounds including career changers and post-traditional students. By learning online during their courses with classmates from across the country, they strengthen their ability to provide culturally responsive care to clients of all backgrounds, ages, and needs.
The following class profile reflects all Speech@NYU students enrolled as of January 2025 Term.
At a Glance
64 percent
female
2 percent
male
34 percent
unspecified or non-conforming
Academic and Professional Backgrounds
Our students are high achievers, both academically and professionally. Some have speech-language pathology (SLP) experience through undergraduate education or professional activities, and others come from different undergraduate backgrounds and/or professional careers before joining NYU CSD.
3.54
average undergraduate GPA
Common undergraduate majors:
Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences
Psychology
Education
Sociology
Human Development & Family Sciences
English Language and Literature
Biology
33 percent
are starting their SLP education
22 percent
have completed some SLP course work
17 percent
have an SLP bachelor’s degree
Demographics
The aspiring SLPs in our program bring a wealth of experiences and viewpoints to the online classroom, enhancing their peers’ ability to serve multicultural clients.
20–68
age range
Geographic Locations
Representing 33 US states, Speech@NYU students build professional relationships with aspiring SLPs nationwide.