2026 Best Speech Pathology & Audiology Schools in Maryland

Speech Pathology & Audiology 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 2 schools to find the best for speech pathology & audiology students.

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• Best Speech Pathology & Audiology Schools in Maryland

Best Schools for Speech Pathology & Audiology in Maryland

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall speech pathology & audiology education in Maryland.

Top Schools in Speech Pathology & Audiology

1

Towson University
Towson, MD

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

59 Speech Pathology & Audiology Degrees Awarded

$42,504 Median Starting Salary

Leading the list is Towson University, our #1 school for speech pathology & audiology. This very large public university is located in the city of Towson. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. About 59 speech pathology & audiology degrees were awarded at Towson University in the most recent year. Graduates of the speech pathology & audiology program make about $42,504 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $21,981 to complete this degree. See the full speech pathology & audiology program report for Towson University

2

Loyola University Baltimore
Baltimore, MD

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

49 Speech Pathology & Audiology Degrees Awarded

$66,661 Median Starting Salary

Students looking for a strong speech pathology & audiology program will find one at Loyola University Baltimore, which ranked #2. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Baltimore. Roughly 79% of students complete a degree within six years here. Loyola University Baltimore awarded about 49 speech pathology & audiology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, speech pathology & audiology degree recipients from Loyola University Baltimore generally make around $66,661. Loyola University Baltimore graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Read more about the speech pathology & audiology program at Loyola University Baltimore

Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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.