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2026 Best Speech Pathology & Audiology Associate’s Degree Schools

6 Colleges in the United States
151 Speech Pathology & Audiology Degrees Awarded
$49,253 Avg Early-Career Salary

Speech Pathology & Audiology is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their speech pathology & audiology programs.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 161 schools to find the best for speech pathology & audiology students.

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Best Schools for Speech Pathology & Audiology in the United States

See the highest-ranked speech pathology & audiology schools offering a associate’s degree below.

Top Schools in Speech Pathology & Audiology

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Santa Ana College
Santa Ana, CA

Our analysis ranked Santa Ana College the best school in the country for a degree in speech pathology & audiology. Santa Ana College is a very large public school located in the city of Santa Ana. Santa Ana College awarded about 29 speech pathology & audiology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, speech pathology & audiology degree recipients from Santa Ana College generally make around $39,633. Santa Ana College graduates carry a median of $11,196 in student loans. Read more about the speech pathology & audiology program at Santa Ana College

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Pasadena City College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in speech pathology & audiology, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Pasadena, Pasadena City College is a very large public university. Pasadena City College awarded about 29 speech pathology & audiology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the speech pathology & audiology program make about $38,841 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $9,191. Get the full speech pathology & audiology details for Pasadena City College

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Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CA

A rank of #3 makes Orange Coast College one of the top schools for speech pathology & audiology. Set in the city of Costa Mesa, Orange Coast College is a very large public institution. Orange Coast College awarded about 11 speech pathology & audiology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, speech pathology & audiology degree recipients from Orange Coast College generally make around $46,306. Students borrow a median of $8,978 to complete this degree. Read more about the speech pathology & audiology program at Orange Coast College

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Students looking for a strong speech pathology & audiology program will find one at San Joaquin Delta College, which ranked #4. Set in the city of Stockton, San Joaquin Delta College is a very large public institution. San Joaquin Delta College awarded about 29 speech pathology & audiology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, speech pathology & audiology degree recipients from San Joaquin Delta College generally make around $65,168. Students borrow a median of $6,382 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in speech pathology & audiology from San Joaquin Delta College

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Cerritos College
Norwalk, CA

Students looking for a strong speech pathology & audiology program will find one at Cerritos College, which ranked #5. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Norwalk. Cerritos College awarded about 29 speech pathology & audiology degrees in the most recent data year. Speech Pathology & Audiology graduates of Cerritos College earn a median of $29,495 early in their careers. Cerritos College graduates carry a median of $11,306 in student loans. See the full speech pathology & audiology program report for Cerritos College

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American River College
Sacramento, CA

American River College landed the #6 spot for speech pathology & audiology this year. American River College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Sacramento. About 24 speech pathology & audiology degrees were awarded at American River College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, speech pathology & audiology degree recipients from American River College generally make around $76,077. Students borrow a median of $14,105 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in speech pathology & audiology from American River College

Other Speech Pathology & Audiology Degree Levels

Looking for a different degree level? Compare Speech Pathology & Audiology rankings across degree levels:

All Degree Levels in Speech Pathology & Audiology
Bachelor's Degrees in Speech Pathology & Audiology
Master's Degrees in Speech Pathology & Audiology
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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 161 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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