Outcomes

Graduates of the FIU Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology program are eligible to take the Praxis® Examination, which they must pass to apply for a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in speech-language pathology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).

The FIU Communication Sciences & Disorders department reports on student progression and retention data for the three most recent academic years, as well as Praxis® exam pass rates for the past three testing cycles. First-Time Pass Rates indicate the percentage of students who pass the Praxis® exam on their first attempt, marking an important measure of program proficiency.

Student Outcome Data


PRAXIS® Certification Exam

Period

# Taking Exam

First-Time Pass 

# Passed Exam

% Passed at Graduation 

2024-2025

46

44 (96%)

46

100%

2023-2024

46

40 (87%)

45

100%

2022-2023

44

42 (95.4)

44

100%

3-Year Average

45

42 (93.3%)

45

100%

Program Completion

Period

# Completed Program Within Expected Time Frame

# Completed Later Than Expected Time Frame

# Not Completing

Completion Rate

2024-2025

44

0

2

96%

2023-2024

40

5

1

97.8%

2022-2023

44

2

1

97.8%

3-Year Average

97.2%

Employment Rate in Profession

Academic Year

# of Graduates

Employment Rate

2024-2025

44

100%

2023-2024

45

100%

2022-2023

44

100%

3-Year average

100%