Compare 69 Audiology/Audiologist. programs in the South. Average earnings: $48,745.
The highest-earning Audiology/Audiologist. program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $24K earnings gap across 69 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
George Washington University's Audiology/Audiologist. program leads with graduates earning $78,068, well above the $49K average across all programs. But Oklahoma State University follows close behind at $66K, proving that public programs compete directly with private institutions while delivering better financial value.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. George Washington University graduates borrow $20,449 and face just a 5.1% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of their post-grad income.
Highest program earnings: $78,068
Strong outcomes with 76% acceptance
5.1% payment burden | Excellent
13.8% family burden | Manageable
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | George Washington UniversityPrivate | $78,068 | 13 | $20,449 | Excellent | $30,881 | Manageable |
| #2 | Loyola University MarylandPrivate | $67,049 | 49 | $27,000 | Good | $50,344 | High |
| #3 | $65,876 | 73 | $20,500 | Excellent | $38,513 | Challenging | |
| #4 | West Virginia UniversityPublic | $63,380 | 37 | $22,500 | Excellent | $32,980 | Challenging |
| #5 | $61,842 | 33 | $20,654 | Excellent | $31,890 | Challenging | |
| #6 | Texas State UniversityPublic | $61,428 | 42 | $21,000 | Excellent | $22,500 | Manageable |
| #7 | Hampton UniversityPrivate | $59,837 | 7 | $25,442 | Good | $74,299 | High |
| #8 | $59,032 | 63 | $19,000 | Excellent | $35,200 | Challenging | |
| #9 | Texas Christian UniversityPrivate | $58,187 | 32 | $21,500 | Good | $54,925 | High |
| #10 | Florida State UniversityPublic | $57,836 | 87 | $18,000 | Excellent | $17,000 | Manageable |
| #11 | Baylor UniversityPrivate | $57,805 | 93 | $23,000 | Good | $50,786 | High |
| #12 | James Madison UniversityPublic | $57,729 | 81 | $20,093 | Excellent | $37,285 | Challenging |
| #13 | East Carolina UniversityPublic | $57,460 | 33 | $22,750 | Good | $19,710 | Manageable |
| #14 | $57,027 | 30 | $21,000 | Good | $15,191 | Manageable | |
| #15 | Abilene Christian UniversityPrivate | $56,699 | 25 | $24,250 | Good | $26,542 | Challenging |
| #16 | Towson UniversityPublic | $56,426 | 61 | $18,718 | Excellent | $28,489 | Challenging |
| #17 | $55,402 | 71 | $20,500 | Good | $25,645 | Challenging | |
| #18 | Radford UniversityPublic | $54,622 | 19 | $24,000 | Good | $22,158 | Challenging |
| #19 | $54,499 | 33 | $17,500 | Excellent | $28,903 | Challenging | |
| #20 | University Of ArkansasPublic | $54,132 | 66 | $21,500 | Good | $28,086 | Challenging |
| #21 | Longwood UniversityPublic | $53,853 | 17 | $25,000 | Good | $36,395 | High |
| #22 | $53,486 | 96 | $20,500 | Good | $26,632 | Challenging | |
| #23 | University Of FloridaPublic | $52,814 | 70 | $15,000 | Excellent | $18,837 | Manageable |
| #24 | Harding UniversityPrivate | $52,796 | 43 | $26,500 | Manageable | $27,785 | High |
| #25 | University Of KentuckyPublic | $52,715 | 53 | $22,500 | Good | $30,006 | High |
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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