Speech Pathology & Audiology Doctor’s Degrees
There are 147 schools in the United States where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Speech Pathology & Audiology. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and19% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 13.7% of Speech Pathology & Audiology graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Speech Pathology & Audiology Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 7,724 students earned theirSpeech Pathology & Audiology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Speech Pathology & Audiology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 10 |
| Associate’s Degree | 168 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4,285 |
| Master’s Degree | 3,045 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 216 |
Earnings of Speech Pathology & Audiology Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding adoctor’s degree in Speech Pathology & Audiology of $57,878 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $53,106 |
| 4 years | $57,878 |
| 5 years | $63,177 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Speech Pathology & Audiology majors who have their doctor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor’s degree in Speech Pathology & Audiology. About 82.2% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 13 |
| Women | 60 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Speech Pathology & Audiology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 49 | 67.1% |
| Asian | 3 | 4.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 | 4.1% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 2.7% |
| Race Unknown | 6 | 8.2% |
| International Students | 10 | 13.7% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 13.7% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Speech Pathology & Audiology Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 161 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Speech Pathology & Audiology. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Speech Pathology & Audiology students seeking a doctor's degree is University of Central Florida. During the most recent year for which we have data, 299 people received their doctor's degree in Speech Pathology & Audiology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
New York University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Speech Pathology & Audiology. This school awarded 277 doctor's degrees in Speech Pathology & Audiology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Speech Pathology & Audiology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of South Florida comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Speech Pathology & Audiology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 200 people received their doctor's degree in Speech Pathology & Audiology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Speech Pathology & Audiology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 165 doctor's degrees in Speech Pathology & Audiology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Speech Pathology & Audiology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida State University is a popular choice for Speech Pathology & Audiology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 150 doctor's degrees in Speech Pathology & Audiology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana University-Bloomington is a popular choice for Speech Pathology & Audiology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 129 people received their doctor's degree in Speech Pathology & Audiology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Speech Pathology & Audiology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Illinois State University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Speech Pathology & Audiology. This school awarded 127 doctor's degrees in Speech Pathology & Audiology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Iowa comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Speech Pathology & Audiology. This school awarded 123 doctor's degrees in Speech Pathology & Audiology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Speech Pathology & Audiology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 121 people received their doctor's degree in Speech Pathology & Audiology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Speech Pathology & Audiology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center is a popular choice for Speech Pathology & Audiology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 120 people received their doctor's degree in Speech Pathology & Audiology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is a popular choice for Speech Pathology & Audiology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 116 doctor's degrees in Speech Pathology & Audiology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Speech Pathology & Audiology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
West Chester University of Pennsylvania is a popular choice for Speech Pathology & Audiology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 115 people received their doctor's degree in Speech Pathology & Audiology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Speech Pathology & Audiology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Brigham Young University is a popular choice for Speech Pathology & Audiology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 112 doctor's degrees in Speech Pathology & Audiology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Speech Pathology & Audiology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Speech Pathology & Audiology. This school awarded 111 doctor's degrees in Speech Pathology & Audiology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Speech Pathology & Audiology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Auburn University is a popular choice for Speech Pathology & Audiology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 107 people received their doctor's degree in Speech Pathology & Audiology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Speech Pathology & Audiology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Speech Pathology & Audiology. This school awarded 107 doctor's degrees in Speech Pathology & Audiology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Speech Pathology & Audiology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Speech Pathology & Audiology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 105 people received their doctor's degree in Speech Pathology & Audiology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arkansas comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Speech Pathology & Audiology. This school awarded 102 doctor's degrees in Speech Pathology & Audiology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
St. John's University-New York is a popular choice for Speech Pathology & Audiology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 100 people received their doctor's degree in Speech Pathology & Audiology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Speech Pathology & Audiology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
East Carolina University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Speech Pathology & Audiology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 98 people received their doctor's degree in Speech Pathology & Audiology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Speech Pathology & Audiology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Speech Pathology & Audiology that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | 7,213 |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 7,097 |
| Audiology/Audiologist | 988 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services, Other | 228 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.