2025 Best Speech Pathology & Audiology Associate Degree Schools in California

Speech Pathology & Audiology is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #347 most popular associate degree program in the country. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

In 2025, College Factual analyzed 6 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Speech Pathology & Audiology Associate Degree Schools in California ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 135 associate degrees in speech pathology & audiology to qualified students.

What's on this page: * Our Methodology

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Choosing a Great Speech Pathology & Audiology School for Your Associate Degree

Your choice of speech pathology & audiology for getting your associate degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:

Overall Quality Is a Must

A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To account for this we include a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a collection of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.

Other Factors We Consider

The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.

• Major Focus - How many resources a school devotes to speech pathology & audiology students as compared to other majors.
• Major Demand - How many other speech pathology & audiology students want to attend this school to pursue a associate degree.
• Educational Resources - How many resources are allocated to students. These resources may include educational expenditures per student, number of students per instructor, and graduation rate among other things.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized speech pathology & audiology related body.

Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for speech pathology & audiology students working on their associate degree.

One Size Does Not Fit All

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Speech Pathology & Audiology Associate Degree Schools in California list, to help you choose the best school for you.

Best Schools for Associate Students to Study Speech Pathology & Audiology in California

Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for speech pathology & audiology students seeking a an associate degree.

Top California Schools for an Associate in Audiology

1

San Joaquin Delta College
Stockton, CA

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

24 Annual Graduates

Any student who is interested in an associate degree in speech pathology & audiology has to take a look at San Joaquin Delta College. Located in the city of Stockton, Delta is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in speech pathology & audiology from San Joaquin Delta College

2

Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CA

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

17 Annual Graduates

Pasadena City College is a wonderful decision for individuals interested in an associate degree in speech pathology & audiology. Located in the midsize city of Pasadena, Pasadena City College is a public college with a very large student population.More information about a associate in speech pathology & audiology from Pasadena City College

3

Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CA

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

19 Annual Graduates

Orange Coast College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting an associate degree in speech pathology & audiology. Orange Coast College is a large public college located in the midsize city of Costa Mesa.More information about a associate in speech pathology & audiology from Orange Coast College

4

Cerritos College
Norwalk, CA

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

18 Annual Graduates

Cerritos College is a wonderful option for students pursuing an associate degree in speech pathology & audiology. Located in the large suburb of Norwalk, Cerritos College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in speech pathology & audiology from Cerritos College

5

American River College
Sacramento, CA

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

26 Annual Graduates

Located in the suburb of Sacramento, American River is a public college with a very large student population.More information about a associate in speech pathology & audiology from American River College

6

Santa Ana College
Santa Ana, CA

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

19 Annual Graduates

SAC is a very large public college located in the large city of Santa Ana.More information about a associate in speech pathology & audiology from Santa Ana College

Best Speech Pathology & Audiology Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Best Speech Pathology & Audiology Colleges in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Washington	288	0

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Rankings in Majors Related to Audiology

One of 4 majors within the Communication Sciences area of study, Speech Pathology & Audiology has other similar majors worth exploring.

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
• Credit for the banner image above goes to Ghozt Tramp. More about our data sources and methodologies.