input: [Occupation] Speech-Language Pathologists [Job Duties] Speech-language pathologists (sometimes called speech therapists) assess, diagnose, treat, and help to prevent communication and swallowing disorders in patients. Speech, language, and swallowing disorders result from a variety of causes, such as a stroke, brain injury, hearing loss, developmental delay, a cleft palate, cerebral palsy, or emotional problems. [2012 MEDIAN PAY] $69,870 [ENTRY-LEVEL EDUCATION] 
output: Master’s degree