Compare 217 Audiology/Audiologist. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $57,891. Top programs: $80,947+.
The highest-earning Audiology/Audiologist program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $63K earnings gap across 217 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand. A public university in Seattle outperforms well-known private institutions, and a CUNY campus rivals schools charging ten times more in net price.
Topping the list, the University of Washington-Seattle Campus delivers Audiology graduates earning $81K — against a field average of $58K. CUNY Queens College follows at $78K with a net price of just $1,541, demonstrating that a regional public can match or beat private institutions on outcomes. Program choice, not school name, explains the gap.
Debt burden tells a sharper story than sticker price. CUNY Queens College graduates borrow $10,298 in student loans and face just a 2.5% payment burden — firmly in the 'Excellent' tier, meaning loan payments take a minimal bite out of post-grad income. When family loans are included, Queens still lands at 7.5%, an 'Excellent' family burden — a combination virtually no private competitor in this ranking can match. [Learn how to evaluate programs beyond school prestige →](https://collegeazimuth.com/blog/how-to-evaluate-programs)
Highest program earnings: $80,947
Strong outcomes ($78,281) with 64% acceptance rate
2.5% payment burden | Excellent
7.5% family burden | Excellent
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.
Data based on May 2026 refresh for 2026 rankings, based on Department of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
