Compare 55 Audiology/Audiologist. programs in the Midwest. Average earnings: $52,050.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Audiology/Audiologist. tells a different story. Across 55 programs, earnings range from $53,086 to $66,946—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
Andrews University's Audiology/Audiologist. program leads with graduates earning $66,946, significantly above the $52,050 average. But here's the key insight: this relatively accessible program (87% acceptance rate) outperforms more selective competitors, proving that admission difficulty doesn't predict graduate outcomes.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign graduates borrow $19,500 and face just a 6.8% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of their $61,937 post-grad income.
Highest program earnings: $66,946
Strong outcomes ($66,946) with 87% acceptance
6.8% payment burden | Excellent
14.5% family burden | Manageable
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Andrews UniversityPrivate | $66,946 | 22 | $26,000 | Good | $27,219 | Manageable |
| #2 | Elmhurst UniversityPrivate | $62,239 | 22 | $20,489 | Excellent | $27,470 | Manageable |
| #3 | $61,937 | 80 | $19,500 | Excellent | $34,511 | Challenging | |
| #4 | Saint Xavier UniversityPrivate | $61,614 | 25 | $22,223 | Excellent | $20,742 | Manageable |
| #5 | University Of IowaPublic | $60,872 | 74 | $22,500 | Good | $27,975 | Challenging |
| #6 | University Of KansasPublic | $59,399 | 42 | $21,000 | Excellent | $32,347 | Challenging |
| #7 | Saint Louis UniversityPrivate | $58,857 | 20 | $25,000 | Good | $34,177 | Challenging |
| #8 | Marquette UniversityPrivate | $58,503 | 32 | $23,940 | Good | $45,500 | High |
| #9 | Calvin UniversityPrivate | $58,189 | 31 | $23,250 | Good | $33,900 | Challenging |
| #10 | $57,513 | 23 | $21,000 | Good | $14,000 | Manageable | |
| #11 | $56,875 | 21 | $21,500 | Good | $17,781 | Manageable | |
| #12 | Saint Mary's CollegePrivate | $56,321 | 19 | $27,000 | Good | $48,565 | High |
| #13 | $55,867 | 68 | $19,500 | Good | $29,448 | Challenging | |
| #14 | Augustana CollegePrivate | $55,364 | 29 | $27,000 | Good | $37,219 | High |
| #15 | $55,277 | 29 | $26,188 | Good | $22,488 | Challenging | |
| #16 | $54,433 | 47 | $21,000 | Good | $25,798 | Challenging | |
| #17 | $53,748 | 73 | $20,484 | Good | $28,364 | Challenging | |
| #18 | $53,418 | 25 | $21,106 | Good | $13,695 | Manageable | |
| #19 | $53,379 | 33 | $25,000 | Good | $16,878 | Challenging | |
| #20 | $53,086 | 50 | $19,691 | Good | $17,670 | Manageable | |
| #21 | $52,970 | 23 | $19,500 | Good | $14,457 | Manageable | |
| #22 | $52,503 | 71 | $20,482 | Good | $28,767 | Challenging | |
| #23 | $52,249 | 78 | $27,000 | Manageable | $23,103 | Challenging | |
| #24 | $51,820 | 37 | $19,500 | Good | $25,729 | Challenging | |
| #25 | Indiana State UniversityPublic | $51,557 | 22 | $24,000 | Good | $17,049 | Challenging |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
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