### SUMMARY

 Going to school for Audiology is a valuable choice and typically a mandatory first step for scholars coveting to pursue a career as an audiologist, an audio-based therapist, or an audiology researcher. In fact, audiology is a fairly common choice being the 88th most popular degree. Last year, there were 4,559 audiology graduates. In-state tuition for audiology at private colleges is, on average, 3.8 times more pricey than their public counterparts.

 With just 112 schools offering audiology you could have limited options as to the institutions which will have a degree program for you. If you're hoping to immerse yourself with other audiology undergrads, look at schools in New York which have the most undergrads admitted to audiology annually. Zooming out, the best region to major in audiology is in the Southeast region with [The University of Alabama](/colleges/the-university-of-alabama), [University of Central Florida](/colleges/university-of-central-florida), and [University of South Florida-Main Campus](/colleges/university-of-south-florida-main-campus) best representing the region. Interestingly, our selection of the best conference to study audiology is the Southeastern Conference with [The University of Alabama](/colleges/the-university-of-alabama), [University of Florida](/colleges/university-of-florida), and [Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College](/colleges/louisiana-state-university-and-agricultural-mechanical-college) representing the conference. Based on our list on the [best colleges](/rankings/best-colleges), our choice for the best college for audiology is [New York University](/colleges/new-york-university).

 The objectively best school does not have to be the best school for you. There are tons of facets to consider when deciding on school. Features such as campus amenities, transportation services, and food could definitely impact your choice of which school to attend. Here at Authority, we weighed the pros and cons for you. If, for example, you want to know which audiology school is home to the top campus, the answer is [New York University](/colleges/new-york-university). If, for example, you are primarily interested in which university boasts the best campus, we have a whole list [dedicated to that](/rankings/best-college-campuses). We have carefully pored through government databases, professor reviews, student reviews, and more to compare each major in an unbiased and informative way. Here you can explore our comprehensive list for the colleges with the [best student life](/rankings/best-student-life)&nbspand, from that list, our choice for the school with the best student life for audiology is [University of Virginia-Main Campus](/colleges/university-of-virginia-main-campus). Are you curious why? Keep reading to discover more about our top selections. Many of our decisions will probably surprise you.

 If expense is a significant deciding factor in your decisions, you might be cautious about [George Washington University](/colleges/george-washington-university). [George Washington University](/colleges/george-washington-university)&nbspis our most expensive university for audiology, at least for out of state students. We have an entire list of the [most expensive](/rankings/most-expensive-colleges)&nbspschools that could put the cost of [George Washington University](/colleges/george-washington-university)&nbspinto perspective. You could also want to know that audiology is the 200th most expensive degree in the United States, with an average cost of $29,800. To zoom out a little, the most expensive state for audiology in the nation is District of Columbia demonstrated with a cost of $54,453 at the main university in District of Columbia George Washington University. To zoom out even further, the most expensive region of the U.S. for audiology is the New England region which is best demonstrated with [University of Connecticut](/colleges/university-of-connecticut) with a cost of $36,466, [Boston University](/colleges/boston-university) with a cost of $54,720, and [Northeastern University](/colleges/northeastern-university) with a cost of $52,420.

 Our cheapest region for audiology is the Rocky Mountains region which is represented by [University of Northern Colorado](/colleges/university-of-northern-colorado) with a cost of $19,854, [Brigham Young University-Provo](/colleges/brigham-young-university-provo) with a cost of $5,790, and [University of Wyoming](/colleges/university-of-wyoming) with a cost of $13,392. On the bright side, the most affordable college for audiology is [Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College](/colleges/louisiana-state-university-and-agricultural-mechanical-college). Authority's comprehensive list of the most affordable universities can be explored [here](/rankings/most-affordable-colleges).

 In-state students can anticipate paying around $10,400 for a degree in audiology. That price increases substantially to an average of $24,100 for an out-of-state public-school undergrad. On that note, our pick for the school with the best value for audiology: [George Washington University](/colleges/george-washington-university). On this page you will see our comprehensive list on the universities we believe to be the [best value](/rankings/best-value-colleges)&nbspin general. Bear in mind, this list is based on out-of-state tuition costs. The value proposition changes when it comes to in-state tuition, but as we do not know what state(s) you might qualify for in-state tuition, we are approaching this discussion through out-of-state tuition costs.

 Earnings for audiology majors can cover a wide range, but two years after leaving college graduates will regularly earn in the neighborhood of $60,800. While there is much variation in earnings; top earners can rake in up to $94,800. Even right out of college, the lowest earning jobs within the audiology field make $39,100, which could be worse. The top earning graduates for audiology attended [George Washington University](/colleges/george-washington-university)&nbspand if you want to find the schools with all of the [highest earning graduates](/rankings/highest-earning-graduates), Authority has that too.

 The all-around diversity of audiology falls pretty bad, being within only the 6th percentile of all programs. The school with the highest composite diversity for audiology is [New York University](/colleges/new-york-university)&nbspand here you can find our comprehensive list of the schools with the [most diversity](/rankings/most-diverse-colleges). The overall financial diversity of the Audiology major is only within the 88th percentile of all majors. Racial diversity is even further below average in the 15th percentile. White students make up the largest proportion at 77% of scholars studying audiology. Additionally, 96% of students seeking an audiology major are women.

 The median ranking of audiology's professors is 4.5 stars, a rating which is 13% above the median across every major; which is a pretty good score. If you want the most popular audiology instructor in the nation, take a look at Alfonso Ippolito at [Tyler Junior College](/colleges/tyler-junior-college). It might be surprising, but the top rated professors for audiology according to students are found at [William Rainey Harper College](/colleges/william-rainey-harper-college). As we incorporate information other than just rankings it becomes clear that the university with comprehensively the best professors for audiology is [New York University](/colleges/new-york-university). You will find more detail on our ever evolving ranking methodology of the [best overall professors here](/rankings/best-professors), along with some of the finest examples of instructors in the U.S.

 Finally, the hardest college to get into for audiology is [New York University](/colleges/new-york-university). While we think of this list more as a novelty, we do have an extensive page for the [hardest colleges to get into](/rankings/hardest-colleges-to-get-into). That being said, here at Authority we do hope you understand that considering university with a perspective only built on superlatives could cause problems. We at Authority encourage you to read our more focused pages on different topics and explore a couple of our helpful background pages on beneficial things to think about as you continue your school search.



 ### POPULARITY

 Audiology is the 88th most popular degree in America, with 4,559 students receiving their bachelors degree last year. It just beat out #89 [Air Transportation](/rankings/best-colleges-for-air-transportation), and narrowly lost to #87 [Management Science](/rankings/best-colleges-for-management-science).

 The degree is offered at a total of 112 colleges across the nation, and is the 149th most widely offered degree. It is only offered at 6% of the Top 100 [Best Colleges](/rankings/best-colleges) in America.

 It is also worth noting that approximately 7 out of 9 colleges offering audiology are public making it a quite accessible field.

 The southeast produces the most audiology graduates, largely led by [The University of Alabama](/colleges/the-university-of-alabama), while it’s the Southeastern Conference that leads conference totals. As far as states, New York ranks highest, with particular help from [CUNY Brooklyn College](/colleges/cuny-brooklyn-college) and [CUNY Lehman College](/colleges/cuny-lehman-college).

 All that being said, no individual school produces more audiology graduates than [Arizona State University-Tempe](/colleges/arizona-state-university-tempe), which graduated 241 students last year alone. Although size is critical, another important factor to consider is the program’s density (the percent of all students that study audiology). More students studied audiology as a percentage of total students at [Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus](/colleges/eastern-new-mexico-university-main-campus) than any other college.



 ### COST

 Audiology is the 200th most expensive degree in America, with a median cost of $29,779 amongst the top 50 programs (just ahead of #201, [Occupational Therapy](rankings/best-colleges-for-occupational-therapy), with a median cost of $29,767).

 New England has the most expensive schools with top-notch audiology programs led by [University of Connecticut](/colleges/university-of-connecticut) with an annual cost of $36,466. District of Columbia is the most expensive state for audiology led by [George Washington University](/colleges/george-washington-university).

 Public schools with solid programs generally charge 74% less than private schools for in-state students. However, when looking at out-of-state tuition, the median top 50 Public school charges 39.79% less than the median private school. So make sure to look into public shools in your state ASAP.

 The most expensive top 25 college for audiology is [George Washington University](/colleges/george-washington-university), which is the 19th most expensive college in the nation. The most affordable option in the top 100 is [Southern University and A & M College](/colleges/southern-university-and-a-m-college). It costs just $4,972 per year, but it's ranked 67th for its audiology program. If you’re looking for the least expensive option in the top 25, [Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College](/colleges/louisiana-state-university-and-agricultural-mechanical-college)  might be right for you, ranked #24 with an in-state cost of just $8,038. Another more affordable pick would be #18, [CUNY Lehman College](/colleges/cuny-lehman-college) in Bronx County, NY with a cost of $6,930 for in-state students and $14,880 for out-of-state students.



### SALARY

 Going to college is a major investment for most students. It's important to have confidence you are well positioned to payback your investment. We aim for the following job placement and earnings info to aid you in deciding your focus at college.

 Fresh out of university, Audiology students bring in $47,596 a year on average (top 26%). Further into their professional lives, they can make up to $94,791 a year down to $39,115, but average more or less $60,808. To put it in context, that is 57% greater than the nation wide average.

 The most common job placement for an Audiology graduate is Customer Services Coordinator, which usually make near $27,000; next are Home Health Aid and Medical Technologist, which predominantly make about $19,000 and $40,000 respectively.

 The highest grossing region for Audiology graduates is New England. The highest grossing state for Audiology graduates is RI. Western Athletic Conference has the most well paid Audiology graduates of any conference..



### PROFESSORS

 Fast Facts for Audiology: Median Professor Rating: 4.5 / 5, which is Top 50.

 Professors always play a mighty role in your college experience, no matter what you major in. An awesome professor may help a student find their passion and even make a difficult subject seem fun. On the other hand, an ineffective professor can turn you off of an entire field or even worse... fail you!

 Professors of Audiology boast a median student rating of 4.5 / 5, putting them in 32nd place in America grounded in overall professor quality. For context a 4.5 rating is 12.5% greater than the national median professor rating for all subjects. Professors of Audiology just edged-out those from ["Drama"](/rankings/best-colleges-for-drama), whereas ["Applied Physics"](/rankings/best-colleges-for-applied-physics)&nbspprofessors ranked one slot above Audiology.

 Now for some statistics about Audiology professors. Colleges located in distant towns tend to have the best Audiology professors. The Southeastern Conference has the highest rated Audiology professors. The Great Lakes region has the highest rated Audiology professors. Public institutions tend to have higher rated Audiology professors than private universities. Finally, Illinois has the highest rated Audiology professors in the United States.

 Alfonso Ippolito, professor at [Tyler Junior College](/colleges/tyler-junior-college)&nbspin Tyler, TX is the most popular Audiology professor in the United States. Nick Medina, instructor at [William Rainey Harper College](/colleges/william-rainey-harper-college)&nbspin Palatine, IL is the highest rated Audiology professor in the United States, with a rating of 5 / 5.

 Want to know which universities have the [Best Professors](/rankings/best-professors)!



### STUDENTS

 College can be an especially meaningful investment in one's life; it's an occasion for personal growth and evolution. Pupils begin to realize what they wish to do with their lives and develop many of the must-have skills to be a successful adult. But learning goes beyond the classroom - the discussions one has with his schoolmates, the life lesson received from an eccentric professor, the exposure to a different outlook. As such, a diverse student experience tremendously enriches what one gains from the time at school.

 Audiology is a less racially diverse major than average\*. 77% of America's Audiology majors are white students, followed by latino students (10%), black students (5%), and students of other races\*\*(4%). The most racially diverse college\* in the top 100 is [Andrews University](/colleges/andrews-university) located in Berrien Springs, MI.

 Additionally, Audiology is the the 6th most female dominated subject, with female students out numbering male students by a 24 to 1 ratio. The most gender balanced school in the top 100 is [Idaho State University](/colleges/idaho-state-university) in Pocatello, ID.

 Another critical type of diversity is economic diversity. Audiology is the 48th most financially diverse major in America. 27% of its students come from households that earn above $110,000 a year, 16% are from mid-income families, and 25% grew up in low income homes. [University of Northern Colorado](/colleges/university-of-northern-colorado) is the most socioeconomically diverse institution in the top 100.

 Considering each type of diversity, overall CA is the most diverse state for Audiology. The Southwest is the most diverse region, and the is the most diverse conference.

   \* diversity calculations and comparisons are based on [Simpson's Diversity Index](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diversity_index)   
  \*\* other races is used to refer to non asian, black, latino, or white

  #### Diversity Statistics

  ##### Racial Diversity

 * Asian: 3%
* Black: 5%
* Latino: 10%
* White: 77%
* Other: 4%
  ##### Gender Diversity

 * Male: 4%
* Female: 96%
  ##### Socioeconomic Diversity (By Household Income)

 * Under 30k: 25%
* 30k - 48k: 15%
* 48k - 75k: 16%
* 75k - 110k: 16%
* Over 110k: 27%
  ##### Geographic Diversity

 * In State: 70%
* Out of State: 25%
* International: 4%


2023 Audiology Salary

There are about 17,771 students enrolled in Audiology in the USA.

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