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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Speech Pathology & Audiology

38 Ranked Colleges
267 Degrees Awarded
$23,900 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Audiology Schools for a Doctorate

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value Audiology Schools for a Doctorate” ranking - to help you make that decision.

In 2019-2020, 7,883 people earned their degree in speech pathology and audiology, making the major the 98th most popular in the United States.

At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 267 speech pathology and audiology graduates with average earnings and debt of $72,680 and $116,043 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Audiology Schools for a Doctorate” ranking looked at 38 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in speech pathology and audiology. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great speech pathology and audiology programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the speech pathology and audiology program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Audiology Schools for a Doctorate

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Audiology Schools for a Doctorate.

Top 25 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Speech Pathology & Audiology

#1

Illinois State University

Normal, Illinois

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Illinois State University. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Audiology Schools for a Doctorate. Illinois State University is a large school located in Normal, Illinois that handed out 8 doctorate’s audiology degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Illinois State University are $11,069, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Illinois State University Speech Pathology & Audiology Report

#2

The Graduate Center, CUNY

New York, New York
#7 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The Graduate Center, CUNY. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Audiology Schools for a Doctorate list. This medium-sized school is located in New York, New York, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s audiology degrees in 2019-2020.

The Graduate Center also made our “Best Speech Pathology & Audiology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #7. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at The Graduate Center, CUNY are $23,640.

Read full report on Speech Pathology & Audiology at The Graduate Center

#5 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Wisconsin - Madison. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Audiology Schools for a Doctorate. Madison, Wisconsin is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s audiology degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UW - Madison, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best Speech Pathology & Audiology Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UW - Madison are $25,523, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Speech Pathology & Audiology at UW - Madison

#18 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of South Florida - Main Campus. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Audiology Schools for a Doctorate. University of South Florida - Main Campus is located in Tampa, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 5 doctorate’s audiology degrees to qualified students.

USF Tampa also made our “Best Speech Pathology & Audiology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #18. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Florida - Main Campus are $21,126.

Read more about Speech Pathology & Audiology at USF Tampa

Out of the 38 schools in the Best Value Audiology Schools for a Doctorate that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Puerto Rico - Medical Sciences landed the #5 spot on the list. San Juan, is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s audiology degrees to 5 students in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Puerto Rico - Medical Sciences are $10,140.

Read more about Speech Pathology & Audiology at UPR Medical Sciences

#10 in overall quality

The University of Tennessee - Health Science Center landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Audiology Schools for a Doctorate ranking. The University of Tennessee - Health Science Center is a small school located in Memphis, Tennessee that handed out 1 doctorate’s audiology degrees in 2019-2020.

UTHSC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best Speech Pathology & Audiology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Tennessee - Health Science Center are $24,430, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#17 in overall quality

The University of Texas at Austin ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Audiology Schools for a Doctorate list. Located in Austin, Texas, this large public school handed out 10 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s audiology students in 2019-2020.

UT Austin also made our “Best Speech Pathology & Audiology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #17. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at Austin are $22,886, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Speech Pathology & Audiology at UT Austin

#8

University of Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee

University of Memphis came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Audiology Schools for a Doctorate ranking. University of Memphis is a large public school situated in Memphis, Tennessee. It awarded 1 doctorate’s audiology degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at UofM are $14,202, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Speech Pathology & Audiology at UofM

With a ranking of #9, Ohio University - Athens Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Audiology Schools for a Doctorate list. Ohio University - Athens Campus is a large school located in Athens, Ohio that handed out 15 doctorate’s audiology degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Ohio University - Athens Campus are $17,712, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Speech Pathology & Audiology at OHIO Athens

#10

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#4 in overall quality

University of Florida came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Audiology Schools for a Doctorate ranking. UF is located in Gainesville, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1 doctorate’s audiology degrees to qualified students.

UF not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best Speech Pathology & Audiology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UF are $30,130, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Speech Pathology & Audiology at University of Florida

#11

East Carolina University

Greenville, North Carolina

East Carolina University landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Audiology Schools for a Doctorate ranking. East Carolina University is a public institution located in Greenville, North Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at East Carolina University are $20,685.

Read full report on Speech Pathology & Audiology at East Carolina University

#12

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah
#23 in overall quality

University of Utah ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Audiology Schools for a Doctorate list. Salt Lake City, Utah is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s audiology degrees to 2 students in 2019-2020.

U of U also took the #23 spot in our “Best Speech Pathology & Audiology Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at U of U are $24,695.

Read more about Speech Pathology & Audiology at University of Utah

#13

Ball State University

Muncie, Indiana
#20 in overall quality

With a ranking of #13, Ball State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Audiology Schools for a Doctorate list. Ball State University is a public institution located in Muncie, Indiana. The school has a large population, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree audiology students list, Ball State has also earned the #20 rank in our “Best Speech Pathology & Audiology Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Ball State University are $26,204, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Ball State University Speech Pathology & Audiology Report

#14

Purdue University - Main Campus

West Lafayette, Indiana
#11 in overall quality

Purdue University - Main Campus landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Value Audiology Schools for a Doctorate ranking. This large school is located in West Lafayette, Indiana, and it awarded 11 doctorate’s audiology degrees in 2019-2020.

Purdue also made our “Best Speech Pathology & Audiology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #11. Average graduate tuition and fees at Purdue are $28,794, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Speech Pathology & Audiology at Purdue

#15

Wichita State University

Wichita, Kansas

Wichita State University landed the #15 spot on the 2022 Best Value Audiology Schools for a Doctorate ranking. Wichita State University is a public institution located in Wichita, Kansas. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Wichita State University are $15,112.

Read more about Speech Pathology & Audiology at Wichita State University

#16

University of Iowa

Iowa City, Iowa
#15 in overall quality

University of Iowa landed the #16 spot on the 2022 Best Value Audiology Schools for a Doctorate ranking. Iowa City, Iowa is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s audiology degrees to 13 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree audiology students list, Iowa has also earned the #15 rank in our “Best Speech Pathology & Audiology Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Iowa are $27,613.

Read full report on Speech Pathology & Audiology at University of Iowa

#17

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#6 in overall quality

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value Audiology Schools for a Doctorate list. Located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, this large public school awarded 3 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s audiology students in 2019-2020.

UNC Chapel Hill also made our “Best Speech Pathology & Audiology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #6. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are $30,248, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Speech Pathology & Audiology at UNC Chapel Hill

#18

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#25 in overall quality

Florida State University landed the #18 spot on the 2022 Best Value Audiology Schools for a Doctorate ranking. Tallahassee, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s audiology degrees to 6 students in 2019-2020.

Florida State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #25 on our “Best Speech Pathology & Audiology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State University are $26,707.

Read more about Speech Pathology & Audiology at Florida State

#19

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, New York
#19 in overall quality

University at Buffalo did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Audiology Schools for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #19. This large school is located in Buffalo, New York, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s audiology degrees in 2019-2020.

University at Buffalo also took the #19 spot in our “Best Speech Pathology & Audiology Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University at Buffalo are $26,028, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Speech Pathology & Audiology at University at Buffalo

#13 in overall quality

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Audiology Schools for a Doctorate ranking. Champaign, Illinois is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s audiology degrees to 8 students in 2019-2020.

UIUC also took the #13 spot in our “Best Speech Pathology & Audiology Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UIUC are $30,083, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Speech Pathology & Audiology at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

With a ranking of #21, Kent State University at Kent did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Audiology Schools for a Doctorate list. Kent, Ohio is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s audiology degrees to 7 students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Kent State are $21,952, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Speech Pathology & Audiology at Kent State University at Kent

#22

Indiana University - Bloomington

Bloomington, Indiana
#12 in overall quality

Indiana University - Bloomington landed the #22 spot on the 2022 Best Value Audiology Schools for a Doctorate ranking. IU Bloomington is a public institution located in Bloomington, Indiana. The school has a large population, and it awarded 11 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree audiology students list, IU Bloomington has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best Speech Pathology & Audiology Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at IU Bloomington are $33,338.

Read more about Speech Pathology & Audiology at IU Bloomington

Arizona State University - Tempe did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Audiology Schools for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #23. This large school is located in Tempe, Arizona, and it awarded 12 doctorate’s audiology degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at ASU - Tempe are $27,048.

Read full report on Speech Pathology & Audiology at ASU - Tempe

#24

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina

University of South Carolina - Columbia did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Audiology Schools for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #24. Columbia, South Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s audiology degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Carolina - Columbia are $30,160.

Read more about Speech Pathology & Audiology at University of South Carolina - Columbia

#25

The University of Montana

Missoula, Montana

The University of Montana landed the #25 spot on the 2022 Best Value Audiology Schools for a Doctorate ranking. Located in Missoula, Montana, this medium-sized public school awarded 1 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s audiology students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at UM are $23,242, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Speech Pathology & Audiology at UM

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Notes and References

References

  • 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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