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2026 Best Speech-Language Pathology Assistant Schools in the The Plains States Region

1 Colleges in the United States
49 Speech-Language Pathology Assistant Degrees Awarded
$50,431 Avg Early-Career Salary

Speech-Language Pathology Assistant programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for speech-language pathology assistant students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Speech-Language Pathology Assistant in the The Plains States Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall speech-language pathology assistant education in the The Plains States Region.

Top Schools in Speech-Language Pathology Assistant

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Rockhurst University
Kansas City, MO

Leading the list is Rockhurst University, our #1 school for speech-language pathology assistant. Set in the city of Kansas City, Rockhurst University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 74% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 13 speech-language pathology assistant students who graduated with this degree at Rockhurst University in the most recent data year. Speech-Language Pathology Assistant graduates of Rockhurst University earn a median of $70,849 early in their careers. Rockhurst University graduates carry a median of $24,111 in student loans. See the full speech-language pathology assistant program report for Rockhurst University

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A rank of #2 makes Mitchell Technical Institute one of the top schools for speech-language pathology assistant. Mitchell Technical Institute is a small public school located in the town of Mitchell. About 11 speech-language pathology assistant degrees were awarded at Mitchell Technical Institute in the most recent year. Graduates of the speech-language pathology assistant program make about $35,074 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,500. Read more about the speech-language pathology assistant program at Mitchell Technical Institute

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Alexandria Technical And Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in speech-language pathology assistant, ranking #3. Located in the town of Alexandria, Alexandria Technical And Community College is a mid-sized public university. There were roughly 25 speech-language pathology assistant students who graduated with this degree at Alexandria Technical And Community College in the most recent data year. Speech-Language Pathology Assistant graduates of Alexandria Technical And Community College earn a median of $45,368 early in their careers. Alexandria Technical And Community College graduates carry a median of $14,054 in student loans. See the full speech-language pathology assistant program report for Alexandria Technical And Community College

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 4 schools evaluated.

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