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UTHSC News: UT Health Science Center’s Audiology Program Ranks No. 22 in Nation

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The Doctor of Audiology (AuD) program at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center has climbed into the top 25 of audiology programs nationwide, ranking No. 22 in the U.S. News & World Report’s Best Graduate Schools list for 2024.

The AuD program moved up four spots from its previous ranking of No. 26 in the nation. Led by Program Director Patrick Plyler, PhD, the program is administered by the UT Health Science Center College of Health Professions and is part of the Department of Audiology and Speech Pathology in Knoxville.

“This recognition reflects the hard work and dedication of the faculty, staff, and students in the Department of Audiology and Speech Pathology,” said Department Chair Ashley Harkrider, PhD. “We are committed to excellence in education, research, and practice, and this top 25 ranking is a testament to our collective efforts.”

UT Health Science Center’s AuD graduates are widely sought after by employers nationwide due to the program’s reputation of clinical and academic excellence. Since 2013, the program has had 100% job placement among graduates, and its students regularly have a 100% completion rate. The program is accredited by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association’s Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology.

Read more at our UTHSC News site.