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2027 Best Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist Schools in Illinois

8 Colleges in the United States
345 Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist Degrees Awarded
$60,331 Avg Early-Career Salary

Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their speech-language pathology/pathologist programs.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 8 schools to find the best for speech-language pathology/pathologist students.

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Best Schools for Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist in Illinois

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the speech-language pathology/pathologist degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist

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Northwestern University tops our 2027 ranking of the best speech-language pathology/pathologist schools. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Evanston. Roughly 95% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 110 speech-language pathology/pathologist students who graduated with this degree at Northwestern University in the most recent data year. Speech-Language Pathology/pathologist graduates of Northwestern University earn a median of $72,396 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $16,616. Read more about the speech-language pathology/pathologist program at Northwestern University

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Midwestern University Downers Grove is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in speech-language pathology/pathologist, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Downers Grove, Midwestern University Downers Grove is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Midwestern University Downers Grove awarded about 28 speech-language pathology/pathologist degrees in the most recent data year. Speech-Language Pathology/pathologist graduates of Midwestern University Downers Grove earn a median of $63,128 early in their careers. Read more about the speech-language pathology/pathologist program at Midwestern University Downers Grove

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Rush University
Chicago, IL

Students looking for a strong speech-language pathology/pathologist program will find one at Rush University, which ranked #3. Rush University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago. About 22 speech-language pathology/pathologist degrees were awarded at Rush University in the most recent year. Graduates of the speech-language pathology/pathologist program make about $72,979 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $31,206 to complete this degree. Read more about the speech-language pathology/pathologist program at Rush University

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Saint Xavier University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in speech-language pathology/pathologist, ranking #4. Located in the city of Chicago, Saint Xavier University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 57% of students complete a degree within six years here. Saint Xavier University awarded about 53 speech-language pathology/pathologist degrees in the most recent data year. Speech-Language Pathology/pathologist graduates of Saint Xavier University earn a median of $64,446 early in their careers. Saint Xavier University graduates carry a median of $16,420 in student loans. More information about a degree in speech-language pathology/pathologist from Saint Xavier University

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Lewis University
Romeoville, IL

Lewis University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in speech-language pathology/pathologist, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Romeoville, Lewis University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 67%. There were roughly 33 speech-language pathology/pathologist students who graduated with this degree at Lewis University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their speech-language pathology/pathologist degree from Lewis University earn around $55,718 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,838. More information about a degree in speech-language pathology/pathologist from Lewis University

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Depaul University
Chicago, IL

Depaul University ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best speech-language pathology/pathologist schools. Depaul University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. About 54 speech-language pathology/pathologist degrees were awarded at Depaul University in the most recent year. Students who receive their speech-language pathology/pathologist degree from Depaul University earn around $55,390 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,340. More information about a degree in speech-language pathology/pathologist from Depaul University

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Augustana College Illinois came in at #7 for speech-language pathology/pathologist this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Rock Island. Roughly 73% of students complete a degree within six years here. Augustana College Illinois awarded about 29 speech-language pathology/pathologist degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their speech-language pathology/pathologist degree from Augustana College Illinois earn around $39,096 in the first couple years of their career. Augustana College Illinois graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Get the full speech-language pathology/pathologist details for Augustana College Illinois

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Governors State University
University Park, IL

Governors State University ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best speech-language pathology/pathologist schools. Governors State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of University Park. Roughly 21% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 16 speech-language pathology/pathologist degrees were awarded at Governors State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the speech-language pathology/pathologist program make about $59,492 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,500 to complete this degree. Get the full speech-language pathology/pathologist details for Governors State University

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 8 schools evaluated.

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