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2026 Best Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist Schools in Iowa

2 Colleges in the United States
80 Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist Degrees Awarded
$46,088 Avg Early-Career Salary

Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 3 schools to find the best for speech-language pathology/pathologist students.

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Best Schools for Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist in Iowa

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall speech-language pathology/pathologist education in Iowa.

Top Schools in Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist

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Our analysis ranked University Of Northern Iowa the best school in the country for a degree in speech-language pathology/pathologist. Set in the city of Cedar Falls, University Of Northern Iowa is a large public institution. About 68% of students finish within six years. About 50 speech-language pathology/pathologist degrees were awarded at University Of Northern Iowa in the most recent year. Speech-Language Pathology/pathologist graduates of University Of Northern Iowa earn a median of $35,641 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $18,067. Read more about the speech-language pathology/pathologist program at University Of Northern Iowa

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Saint Ambrose University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in speech-language pathology/pathologist, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Davenport, Saint Ambrose University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 61% of students complete a degree within six years here. Saint Ambrose University awarded about 30 speech-language pathology/pathologist degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, speech-language pathology/pathologist degree recipients from Saint Ambrose University generally make around $56,535. Students borrow a median of $27,528 to complete this degree. Get the full speech-language pathology/pathologist details for Saint Ambrose University

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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 · 3 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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