FMU’s Speech-Language Pathology Program Ranked Second in the State

Francis Marion University’s Master of Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) program has earned the distinction of being ranked second among SLP programs in South Carolina by Research.com, a premier university ranking platform that assists students in making informed educational choices. 

Research.com’s 2024 rankings were compiled based on a deep analysis of numerous data points gathered from sources such as College ScoreCard, IPEDS, and Peterson. The rankings consider key factors such as overall quality, affordability, popularity, and time required to complete a degree.

“We are proud to be recognized as one of the top SLP programs in the state,” said FMU President Fred Carter. “This distinction appropriately reflects the quality of our education, strength of our students, and dedication of our faculty.”

FMU’s Speech-Language Pathology program offers a comprehensive five-semester master’s degree that equips students with the knowledge and skills needed for the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology. The program is currently accepting applications for its Fall 2025 cohort.

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