2027 Best Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist Schools in Iowa

Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

College Factual analyzed 2 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best speech-language pathology/pathologist schools.

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• Best Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist Schools in Iowa

Best Schools for Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist in Iowa

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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University Of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA

53 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. Located in the city of Cedar Falls, University Of Northern Iowa is a large public university. University Of Northern Iowa graduates 68% of students within six years. About 53 speech-language pathology/pathologist degrees were awarded at University Of Northern Iowa in the most recent year. Students who receive their speech-language pathology/pathologist degree from University Of Northern Iowa earn around $35,641 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $18,067 to complete this degree. Get the full speech-language pathology/pathologist details for University Of Northern Iowa

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Saint Ambrose University
Davenport, IA

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

17 Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist Degrees Awarded

$56,535 Median Starting Salary

Students looking for a strong speech-language pathology/pathologist program will find one at Saint Ambrose University, which ranked #2. Located in the city of Davenport, Saint Ambrose University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Saint Ambrose University graduates 61% of students within six years. Saint Ambrose University awarded about 17 speech-language pathology/pathologist degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the speech-language pathology/pathologist program make about $56,535 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,528. Read more about the speech-language pathology/pathologist program at Saint Ambrose University

Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 2 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.