Doctor’s Degrees in Speech Pathology & Audiology
Education Levels of Audiology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 243 people earned their doctor's degree in audiology. This makes it the 79th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in audiology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4,479 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,992 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 243 |
| Associate Degree | 141 |
| Graduate Certificate | 58 |
| Basic Certificate | 32 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 23 |
Earnings of Audiology Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for audiology majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in audiology. About 90.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 22 |
| Women | 221 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of audiology doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 |
| White | 163 |
| International Students | 11 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 27 |
Most Popular Audiology Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 44 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in audiology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for audiology students seekinga doctor's degree is Pacific University. Roughly 3,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,174 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,228 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their doctor's degree in audiology from Pacific. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for audiology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Northwestern University. Each year, around 22,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,887 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,698 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their doctor's degree in audiology from Northwestern. About 86% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in audiology. Each year, around 32,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,154 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their doctor's degree in audiology from Pitt.
The 4th most popular school in the country for audiology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Indiana University - Bloomington. Roughly 43,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,312 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,133 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their doctor's degree in audiology from IU Bloomington. Of these students, 92% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Arizona State University - Tempe comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in audiology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in audiology from ASU - Tempe. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Washington University in St Louis is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in audiology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $61,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in audiology from WUSTL. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Purdue University - Main Campus comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in audiology. Roughly 46,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,718 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in audiology from Purdue. About 89% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Ohio University - Athens Campus comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in audiology. Roughly 25,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,746 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in audiology from OHIO Athens.
The 9th most popular school in the country for audiology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Auburn University. Roughly 30,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,704 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,692 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in audiology from Auburn. About 82% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 9th most popular school in the country for audiology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Iowa. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,016 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,256 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in audiology from Iowa. Of these students, 86% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Kent State University at Kent is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in audiology. Each year, around 26,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,595 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,483 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in audiology from Kent State.
Wichita State University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in audiology. Each year, around 14,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,247 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,871 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in audiology from WSU. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
The 12th most popular school in the country for audiology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Ball State University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,688 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,922 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in audiology from Ball State.
The 14th most popular school in the country for audiology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is St John's University - New York. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,301 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,386 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in audiology from STJ. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
University of South Florida - Main Campus is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in audiology. Each year, around 50,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,559 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,350 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in audiology from USF Tampa.
The 15th most popular school in the country for audiology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Connecticut. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,332 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in audiology from UCONN.
The 15th most popular school in the country for audiology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Syracuse University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,310 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $44,928 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in audiology from Syracuse. Of these students, 100% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Adelphi University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in audiology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,575 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in audiology from Adelphi. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in audiology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,019 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,552 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in audiology from UNC Chapel Hill. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 19th most popular school in the country for audiology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Roughly 52,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,768 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,545 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in audiology from UIUC. About 83% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to audiology that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Audiology/Audiologist | 672 |
| Speech-Language Pathology | 54 |
| Communication Sciences & Disorders | 48 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences | 17 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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