AuD students' perceptions and influences regarding careers in independent practice.

Purpose: Independent practice (IP) may be important for the financial stability and autonomy of audiology. The authors sought to identify variables that affect doctor of audiology (AuD) students’ decisions to enter IP or another practice setting.

Method: The authors sent a survey link electronically to 1,430 members of the Student Academy of Audiology; 300 returned completed surveys.