2026 Best Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist Schools in Iowa

Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 3 schools to find the best for speech-language pathology/pathologist students.

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• Best Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist Schools in Iowa

Best Schools for Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist in Iowa

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall speech-language pathology/pathologist education in Iowa.

Top Schools in Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist

1

University Of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

50 Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist Degrees Awarded

$35,641 Median Starting Salary

Our analysis ranked University Of Northern Iowa the best school in the country for a degree in speech-language pathology/pathologist. Set in the city of Cedar Falls, University Of Northern Iowa is a large public institution. About 68% of students finish within six years. About 50 speech-language pathology/pathologist degrees were awarded at University Of Northern Iowa in the most recent year. Speech-Language Pathology/pathologist graduates of University Of Northern Iowa earn a median of $35,641 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $18,067. Read more about the speech-language pathology/pathologist program at University Of Northern Iowa

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Saint Ambrose University
Davenport, IA

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

30 Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist Degrees Awarded

$56,535 Median Starting Salary

Saint Ambrose University 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 Davenport, Saint Ambrose University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 61% of students complete a degree within six years here. Saint Ambrose University awarded about 30 speech-language pathology/pathologist degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, speech-language pathology/pathologist degree recipients from Saint Ambrose University generally make around $56,535. Students borrow a median of $27,528 to complete this degree. Get the full speech-language pathology/pathologist details for Saint Ambrose University

Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 3 schools evaluated.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.