American Academy of Audiology

What American Academy of Audiology does

The American Academy of Audiology (AAA) is a U.S. nonprofit professional membership association founded in 1988 and headquartered at 11480 Commerce Park Drive, Suite 220, Reston, Virginia, serving audiologists and the broader hearing and balance care ecosystem. Its primary customers are licensed audiologists (the dominant segment), audiology students, patients and the general public, and the hearing healthcare industry (manufacturers such as Starkey and Cochlear). The Academy operates a community-led go-to-market model, leveraging its annual convention, continuing education, board certifications, and advocacy representation to attract and retain members.

Its core products include the AAA Annual Convention, the bimonthly Audiology Today magazine, the peer-reviewed Journal of the American Academy of Audiology (JAAA), the Science Meets the Sound Booth podcast, Practice Management Toolkits (Billing, Communications, Documentation, Starting a Practice), the Hearing Device Services Codes Resource Center, online learning and certificate programs, the LEAP leadership series, and the Career Center. The Academy delivers a credentialing ecosystem through its wholly-owned American Board of Audiology (ABA), offering board certification plus specialty certifications (Pediatric, Vestibular, Cochlear Implant) and certificate programs (CH-AP, CH-TM, CH-EdAud). Surrounding affiliates include the Student Academy of Audiology (SAA), the AAA Foundation, the AAA PAC, and the Accreditation Commission for Audiology Education (ACAE).

Revenue is generated from six streams: recurring membership dues, event and convention revenue (registration, exhibitor/sponsor), publications and store sales, certification and credentialing fees, foundation donations (tiered up to $5,000+), and advertising/mailing-list monetization. Marketing is multi-channel: content (magazine, journal, podcast), events, organic social (Facebook/X/LinkedIn/YouTube/Instagram), email/newsletter, and public awareness campaigns (Balance Awareness Week, Better Hearing Month, National Audiology Awareness Month). Pricing details for membership dues are not publicly disclosed.

Name

American Academy of Audiology

Legal name

American Academy of Audiology

Website

https://audiology.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The American Academy of Audiology is a U.S. nonprofit professional membership association serving audiologists and the hearing healthcare community through education, board certification, advocacy, publications, and its annual convention.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Reston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees provide core revenue, offering members access to practice resources, continuing education, publications, the member directory, professional forums, and advocacy representation.
2. Events and Convention: Revenue from AAA Annual Convention registration, exhibitor fees, sponsor packages, and ticket-based events such as Rock the PAC.
3. Publications and Store: Sales of Audiology Today magazine subscriptions, the Journal of the American Academy of Audiology (JAAA), books, brochures, infographics, and posters.
4. Certification and Credentialing: Fees for board certification (ABA Certified), specialty certifications (Pediatric Audiology, Vestibular, Cochlear Implant), and certificate programs (CH-AP, CH-TM, CH-EdAud).
5. Donations and Foundation Contributions: Tax-deductible donations to the American Academy of Audiology Foundation at various levels (Champion $5,000+, Leader $2,020-$4,999, Ambassador $1,000-$2,019, Supporter $500-$999, Friend $250-$499, Donor $1-$249).
6. Advertising and Mailing Lists: The Academy reserves the right to sell member or event attendee mailing lists to third parties and generates advertising revenue through publications and the website.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The American Academy of Audiology (AAA) is a nonprofit professional membership organization that provides membership services, continuing education, board and specialty certifications, clinical practice guidelines, practice management toolkits, peer-reviewed publications, advocacy representation, and an annual convention to support audiologists across the United States. The Academy also operates affiliated entities including the American Board of Audiology (ABA), the Student Academy of Audiology (SAA), and the American Academy of Audiology Foundation to deliver credentialing, student support, and philanthropic programs.

Product overview

The American Academy of Audiology operates as a professional membership organization offering a unified platform of products and services centered on advancing the audiology profession. The core offerings include practice management resources (Billing, Communications, Documentation, and Starting a Practice Toolkits), professional publications (Audiology Today magazine and the Journal of the American Academy of Audiology), the annual AAA Convention, and online learning/certificate programs. The organization also supports career development through its Career Center and leadership programs like the LEAP Series. Under its Academy Enterprise umbrella, the organization encompasses related entities including the American Board of Audiology (offering board certifications and certificate programs), the Student Academy of Audiology, and the American Academy of Audiology Foundation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Practice Management Toolkits A suite of practice management tools (Billing, Communications, Documentation, Starting a Practice) that help audiologists streamline clinic operations, enhance patient communication, and maximize revenue.
• Audiology Today Magazine Bimonthly professional magazine providing comprehensive reporting on audiology topics, delivered as a member benefit and available by subscription.
• Journal of the American Academy of Audiology (JAAA) Peer-reviewed scholarly journal in audiology and hearing science, available online at no cost to Academy members.
• AAA Annual Convention The Academy's flagship annual convention offering educational sessions, exhibit hall (HearTECH Hub), networking events, and CEUs for audiologists and industry partners.
• Leadership Excellence in Audiology Professionals (LEAP) Series Continuing education program offering CEUs, practical leadership training, and an ABA micro-credential to support professional growth for audiologists.
• Hearing Device Services Codes Resource Center Resource center helping audiologists navigate new CPT codes for hearing device services and reimbursement.
• Online Learning and Certificate Programs Digital continuing education offerings and certificate programs for audiologists seeking ongoing professional development.
• Career Center Job board and career resource hub for audiologists, including the Audiologist Compensation and Benefits Survey and recruiting tools.
• American Board of Audiology (ABA) Certifications Voluntary board and specialty certifications for audiologists, including General Audiology Board Certification, Pediatric Audiology Specialty Certification (PASC), Vestibular Audiology Specialty Certification (VASC), and Cochlear Implant Specialty Certification (CISC).
• ABA Certificate Programs Specialty certificate programs including Certificate Holder—Audiology Preceptor (CH-AP), Certificate Holder—Tinnitus Management (CH-TM), and Certificate Holder—Educational Audiology (CH-EdAud).
• Science Meets the Sound Booth Podcast Academy-produced podcast connecting evidence-based audiology research with real-world clinical practice.
• Voices of Hearing and Balance Wellness Foundation public awareness initiative collecting and publishing patient success stories about hearing and balance wellness.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Student Academy of Audiology (SAA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Student Academy of Audiology is an affiliated student organization operating at saa.audiology.org, providing representation and resources specifically for doctoral audiology students. It is part of the Academy Enterprise structure supporting students from education through career transition.
• American Board of Audiology (ABA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe ABA provides voluntary certification for audiologists, including board certification, specialty certifications (Pediatric Audiology, Vestibular, Cochlear Implant), and certificate programs. It is a key component of the Academy's credentialing ecosystem.
• American Academy of Audiology FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Foundation supports research and education through grants, scholarships, awards, lecture series, and public awareness campaigns such as Voices of Hearing and Balance Wellness. It provides philanthropic support to advance the Academy's mission.
• American Academy of Audiology PACcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Political Action Committee supports advocacy efforts by raising funds to support candidates for federal office who champion audiology issues. It is part of the Academy's government relations strategy.
• Accreditation Commission for Audiology Education (ACAE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACAE is the accreditation body for audiology education programs, ensuring quality standards for doctoral programs in audiology. It operates as an affiliated entity under the Academy Enterprise structure.
• StarkeyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHearing technology manufacturer appearing as an exhibitor/sponsor at the AAA Annual Convention, showcasing hearing aids and hearing technology in the exhibit hall.
• CochlearminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCochlear implant manufacturer appearing as an exhibitor/sponsor at the AAA Annual Convention, showcasing cochlear implant technology in the exhibit hall.
• Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology Interstate CompactminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-state compact enabling audiologists and speech-language pathologists to practice across state lines through a streamlined licensure process, supported by the Academy's advocacy efforts.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA): ASHA is the largest US professional credentialing body for audiologists and speech-language pathologists, offering certification, CEUs, advocacy, publications, and an annual convention. It is the most direct competitor to AAA in serving practicing audiologists with membership, certification, and advocacy services.
• Academy of Doctors of Audiology (ADA): ADA is a US professional association specifically for audiologists (AuD-level), focused on autonomous practice, scope-of-practice advocacy, and practice management. It competes with AAA for audiologist membership, advocacy influence, and continuing education delivery.

Regional players

• Canadian Academy of Audiology: The Canadian Academy of Audiology is a national Canadian association for audiologists offering conferences, publications, and advocacy. It is comparable to AAA as a membership-driven professional society but operates in a distinct regulatory environment and geography.
• Audiology Australia: Audiology Australia is the peak professional body for audiologists in Australia, offering accreditation, continuing education, and advocacy. It mirrors AAA's service model across the member-lifecycle but serves Australian clinicians exclusively.
• British Society of Audiology (BSA): BSA is the UK professional body for audiology, providing certification, practice guidance, and an annual conference. It parallels AAA's role as a national professional convener but operates under UK regulatory and NHS frameworks rather than US Medicare/Medicaid.
• International Society of Audiology: ISA is the global scientific organization for audiology, hosting the World Congress of Audiology and publishing the International Journal of Audiology. It is comparable to AAA as a membership/scientific society but operates internationally rather than focusing on US advocacy and licensing.

Emerging players

• Educational Audiology Association: EAA is a smaller US professional association serving audiologists working in school settings. It overlaps with AAA on continuing education and advocacy for a specialized segment of the audiology workforce, including through the CH-EdAud certificate program affiliated with AAA's ABA.
• National Hearing Conservation Association (NHCA): NHCA is a US professional association focused on hearing-loss prevention, occupational audiology, and hearing-conservation programs. It overlaps with AAA on advocacy and continuing education but specializes in a narrower use case rather than full-scope audiology practice.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AcademyofAuD
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCXtayrC7ZsPbrXoe2IMUbLw
• Facebookfacebook.com/americanacademyofaudiology
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/american-academy-of-audiology
• Instagraminstagram.com/academyofaud

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about American Academy of Audiology