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2027 Best Value Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist Schools in the The Plains States Region

11 Colleges in the United States
$23,958 Avg Student Debt
$57,948 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist Badge [Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist](/majors/health-care-professions/communication-sciences/speech-language-pathology-pathologist/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

College Factual analyzed 11 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value speech-language pathology/pathologist schools.

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2027 Best Value Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist Schools in the The Plains States Region

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the speech-language pathology/pathologist degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist Schools

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Leading the list is Fort Hays State University, our #1 best value for speech-language pathology/pathologist in the The Plains States Region. Set in the town of Hays, Fort Hays State University is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,923, compared with $17,741 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $24,000 to complete the speech-language pathology/pathologist program here. Early-career speech-language pathology/pathologist graduates make about $49,775. Set against $24,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Fort Hays State University admits about 90% of applicants.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Central Missouri earned it the #2 place for speech-language pathology/pathologist. University Of Central Missouri is a large public school located in the town of Warrensburg. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,050, while out-of-state students pay about $18,600. Speech-Language Pathology/pathologist graduates carry a median of $24,304 in student loans. Soon after graduation, speech-language pathology/pathologist degree recipients from University Of Central Missouri generally make around $56,152. That is a strong return on a $24,304 median debt. Roughly 64% of applicants are accepted.

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Students looking for strong value in speech-language pathology/pathologist will find it at University Of Northern Iowa, which ranked #3. University Of Northern Iowa is a large public school located in the city of Cedar Falls. In-state tuition and fees average $9,936, while out-of-state students pay about $21,712. Speech-Language Pathology/pathologist graduates carry a median of $18,067 in student loans. Early-career speech-language pathology/pathologist graduates make about $35,641. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 93% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a great value for students pursuing a degree in speech-language pathology/pathologist, landing the #4 spot this year. University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a very large public school located in the city of Lincoln. Students from in state pay about $10,434 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $28,584. Speech-Language Pathology/pathologist graduates carry a median of $18,876 in student loans. Speech-Language Pathology/pathologist graduates of University Of Nebraska Lincoln earn a median of $51,334 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $18,876 median debt. The acceptance rate is 88%.

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University Of Mary
Bismarck, ND

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Mary earned it the #5 place for speech-language pathology/pathologist. University Of Mary is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Bismarck. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $22,356. Students borrow a median of $26,983 to complete the speech-language pathology/pathologist program here. Early-career speech-language pathology/pathologist graduates make about $65,565. Set against $26,983 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 75%.

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Minnesota State University Moorhead earned the #6 position for value in speech-language pathology/pathologist this year. Minnesota State University Moorhead is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Moorhead. Students from in state pay about $10,428 in tuition and fees. Speech-Language Pathology/pathologist graduates carry a median of $21,500 in student loans. Speech-Language Pathology/pathologist graduates of Minnesota State University Moorhead earn a median of $61,485 early in their careers. Set against $21,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 59%.

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University Of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

University Of Kansas placed #7 among the best values for speech-language pathology/pathologist. Set in the city of Lawrence, University Of Kansas is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $12,102 in tuition and fees, compared with $30,432 for out-of-state students. Speech-Language Pathology/pathologist graduates carry a median of $23,781 in student loans. Soon after graduation, speech-language pathology/pathologist degree recipients from University Of Kansas generally make around $43,114. Set against $23,781 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 94%.

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Maryville University Of Saint Louis earned the #8 position for value in speech-language pathology/pathologist this year. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, Maryville University Of Saint Louis is a large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $27,166. Typical student debt for speech-language pathology/pathologist graduates is $24,499. Early-career speech-language pathology/pathologist graduates make about $53,685. That is a strong return on a $24,499 median debt. The acceptance rate is 95%.

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University Of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

University Of Iowa landed the #9 spot for speech-language pathology/pathologist value this year. University Of Iowa is a very large public school located in the city of Iowa City. Students from in state pay about $11,283 in tuition and fees, compared with $33,371 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for speech-language pathology/pathologist graduates is $27,000. Soon after graduation, speech-language pathology/pathologist degree recipients from University Of Iowa generally make around $40,392. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 84% of applicants are accepted.

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Saint Ambrose University earned the #10 position for value in speech-language pathology/pathologist this year. Set in the city of Davenport, Saint Ambrose University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $36,658. Students borrow a median of $27,528 to complete the speech-language pathology/pathologist program here. Early-career speech-language pathology/pathologist graduates make about $56,535. Set against $27,528 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 77%.

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Rockhurst University
Kansas City, MO

Rockhurst University ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best value speech-language pathology/pathologist schools. Rockhurst University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Kansas City. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $44,966. Typical student debt for speech-language pathology/pathologist graduates is $27,000. Speech-Language Pathology/pathologist graduates of Rockhurst University earn a median of $54,880 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 70%.

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 11 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 11 ranked schools only.

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