Doctor of Audiology
AuD
Become a doctor of audiology
AT A GLANCE
Why become a doctor of audiology at CMU?
If you're fascinated by the science of hearing and want to make a difference in people's lives, consider this top-ranked program at CMU. Audiology is essential in the quality of life for the deaf and hard of hearing. That's especially true for children and teenagers who seldom complain about the symptoms of hearing loss, while adults may lose their hearing so gradually they don't realize it is happening. Doctors of Audiology are the allied health professionals who diagnose and treat hearing and balance disorders across the lifespan.
As the longest-standing program in the nation, Central Michigan University's doctorate in audiology will prepare you to become a successful doctor of audiology. The program features a four-year curriculum consisting of classroom and extensive clinical experiences.
The Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) education program in audiology (residential) at Central Michigan University is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2200 Research Boulevard, #310, Rockville, MD 20850, 800-498-2071 or 301-296-5700.
Our audiology students successfully complete the program and perform well on the Praxis Examination. You can explore detailed audiology student outcome data to see our students' achievements.
Audiology clinical opportunities
From the very start of our audiology program, you are assigned to clinical experiences.
- Our on-campus clinic in the Carls Center for Clinical Care and Education services the surrounding community.
- You can start working with people right away with off-campus placements at hospitals, Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) offices, private audiology practices, nursing homes, and educational audiology settings.
- You also have the opportunity to work on community outreach events using Mobile Health Central. These are community-based wellness events where audiology screenings and services are provided to individuals free of charge.
Doctor of Audiology salary information
Employment of audiologists is projected to grow 11% from 2022 to 2032. As a doctor of audiology, you can work in educational settings, medical and health facilities, physicians’ offices, audiology clinics, hospitals and private practices.
| Career | Projected Salary |
|---|---|
| Audiologist | $87,740 |
Shape lives through sound at Central Michigan University
Step into real clinical settings where you’ll work with over 4,000 patients each year. From your first semester, you’ll play a hands-on role in helping people hear—and live—better.
Train in our on-campus audiology clinic, equipped with soundproof booths, dedicated hearing aid labs and advanced vestibular testing rooms. You’ll gain direct experience using the same tools trusted by top professionals across the country.
Help catch hearing issues early by joining CMU’s early intervention team. As a diagnostic follow-up site for regional birth hospitals, we screen newborns for hearing loss and support families through their next steps. You could be the one helping a child hear their first words.
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