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University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Knoxville, TN
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Tuition In State
$13,720
Tuition Out of State
$32,208
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School Overview
- Degrees
- AuD, PhD
- Ownership
- Public Non-Profit
- Program Length
- 4 years
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Cost of Attendance: $212,443
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Estimated loan burden for UOT-K using 4 years of in-state tuition, $1,500 annual fees, $3,000 monthly living expenses, government-derived local cost-of-living adjustment, $1,000 loan fees, and an 8.5% interest assumption.
Cost of Living: Below national average cost of living
Knoxville, TN is about 0.93x the national average for cost of living. In the debt estimate, the government-derived local cost adjustment lowers the living allowance from $3,000 to about $2,790 per month. Local rent and commuting choices can still move your actual budget meaningfully.
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About the School
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) offers a nationally ranked Doctor of Audiology (AuD) program through its Department of Audiology and Speech Pathology, located in Knoxville, Tennessee. This program is administered by the UTHSC College of Health Professions and is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. In 2024, the AuD program was ranked No. 22 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. Additionally, the department offers a Bachelor of Science in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology, a joint undergraduate degree program between the Department of Theory and Practice in Teacher Education at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK), and the Department of Audiology and Speech Pathology at UTHSC.
Curriculum
The AuD program consists of 11 semesters of full-time enrollment, combining rigorous academic coursework with extensive clinical training. Students engage in clinical practicum each semester, with dedicated full-time clinical experiences in semesters six, nine, ten, and eleven. The curriculum is delivered by over 17 clinical and academic faculty members with expertise across all areas of audiology. To graduate, students must complete all academic and clinical coursework, undertake a directed research project, and pass both qualifying and comprehensive examinations.
Facilities
In October 2024, the Department of Audiology and Speech Pathology unveiled a nearly $20 million renovation of its facilities at the UT Conference Center in Knoxville. This 65,000-square-foot state-of-the-art space consolidates the department's academic, research, and clinical operations under one roof for the first time in 40 years. The facility features a 124-seat lecture hall, 13 research laboratories, an apartment simulation, the Tamika Catchings Indoor Inclusive Playground, a feeding, swallowing, and voice suite, a dizziness and tinnitus suite, student study rooms, and the Silverstein-Luper Alumni and Visitor Welcome Center.
Demographics
The Department of Audiology and Speech Pathology attracts a diverse student body from across the nation and internationally. The Doctor of Audiology program boasts a 100% job placement rate within three months of graduation, reflecting the program's commitment to excellence in education and clinical training. The department's inclusive environment and comprehensive support systems contribute to a dynamic and enriching educational experience for all students.
Last Updated: Jun 27, 2025