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2026 Best Lactation Consultant Master’s Degree Schools

1 Colleges in the United States
16 Lactation Consultant Degrees Awarded
$100,471 Avg Early-Career Salary

Lactation Consultant is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 7 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for lactation consultant students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Lactation Consultant in the United States

These are the top schools for a master’s degree in lactation consultant, based on student outcomes and program quality.

Top Schools in Lactation Consultant

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Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

Drexel University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in lactation consultant. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Drexel University is a very large private not-for-profit university. About 78% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 16 lactation consultant students who graduated with this degree at Drexel University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, lactation consultant degree recipients from Drexel University generally make around $100,471. Students borrow a median of $28,838 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in lactation consultant from Drexel University

Other Lactation Consultant Degree Levels

Explore the best lactation consultant schools at other degree levels:

All Degree Levels in Lactation Consultant
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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 7 schools evaluated.

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