Compare 37 Audiology/Audiologist. programs in the West. Average earnings: $49,992.
With top graduates earning $64,107, Audiology/Audiologist stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $14K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
University of The Pacific's Audiology program leads with graduates earning $64,107, followed by Biola University at $62,888 and San Diego State at $62,478. Against the $49,992 average across 37 programs, these top performers demonstrate that program-specific factors drive outcomes more than overall school rankings.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. San Diego State graduates borrow $15,000 and face just a 5.2% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. For families, Cal State Northridge leads with an 11.6% family burden—proof that the best choice depends on who's paying.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | University Of The PacificPrivate | $64,107 | 21 | $19,500 | Excellent | $50,438 | High |
| #2 | Biola UniversityPrivate | $62,888 | 29 | $23,875 | Good | $50,726 | High |
| #3 | $62,478 | 116 | $15,000 | Excellent | $25,565 | Manageable | |
| #4 | University Of RedlandsPrivate | $59,432 | 54 | $26,000 | Good | $28,208 | Challenging |
| #5 | $59,051 | 53 | $14,289 | Excellent | $15,177 | Good | |
| #6 | University Of WyomingPublic | $58,770 | 26 | $18,000 | Excellent | $16,000 | Manageable |
| #7 | $58,284 | 51 | $16,552 | Excellent | $17,585 | Manageable | |
| #8 | $57,406 | 143 | $15,000 | Excellent | $16,507 | Manageable | |
| #9 | $57,193 | 90 | $13,872 | Excellent | $13,522 | Good | |
| #10 | $56,581 | 96 | $14,615 | Excellent | $24,883 | Manageable | |
| #11 | $56,341 | 67 | $18,922 | Excellent | $26,150 | Challenging | |
| #12 | $55,866 | 62 | $15,371 | Excellent | $19,732 | Manageable | |
| #13 | $55,402 | 24 | $19,500 | Good | $29,968 | Challenging | |
| #14 | $54,107 | 37 | $15,000 | Excellent | $20,820 | Manageable | |
| #15 | $53,815 | 155 | $13,750 | Excellent | $16,538 | Manageable | |
| #16 | $52,683 | 58 | $26,063 | Good | $31,387 | High | |
| #17 | $52,080 | 40 | $20,500 | Good | $18,859 | Challenging | |
| #18 | $51,284 | 18 | $22,400 | Good | $19,000 | Challenging | |
| #19 | University Of ArizonaPublic | $51,149 | 54 | $19,620 | Good | $30,126 | High |
| #20 | University Of OregonPublic | $51,135 | 39 | $20,139 | Good | $44,405 | High |
| #21 | Utah State UniversityPublic | $50,790 | 338 | $14,340 | Excellent | $13,923 | Manageable |
| #22 | $49,930 | 72 | $19,500 | Good | $46,340 | High | |
| #23 | $48,554 | 16 | $21,500 | Good | $13,743 | Challenging | |
| #24 | $48,175 | 27 | $19,500 | Good | $17,148 | Challenging | |
| #25 | Nevada State UniversityPublic | $47,833 | 26 | $19,691 | Good | $12,146 | 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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