Communication Disorders Schools Near Grass Valley, CA (2026)

Grass Valley, California has 6 accredited schools offering communication disorders programs, with tuition ranging from $1,180 to $57,080 per year for indexed programs. Grass Valley has a population of about 14,126. Median household income is $48,850 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 32.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In California, the top-earning communication disorders-related role is Speech-Language Pathologist at a median $118,970 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Communication Disorders Schools to Grass Valley

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer communication disorders programs near Grass Valley, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Grass Valley city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all California schools on the California communication disorders page.


Communication Disorders Wages Near Grass Valley

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (California, statewide)
Speech-Language Pathologist$118,970
Audiologist$114,910
Healthcare Support Worker, All Other (incl. SLP Assistants)$49,130

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.


Grass Valley at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population14,126Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$48,850Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+32.0%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited communication disorders schools are near Grass Valley, CA?

Our directory has 6 accredited schools offering communication disorders programs near Grass Valley. The closest is American River College in Sacramento, CA (42.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of the Pacific (86.9 miles). 6 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying communication disorders roles in California?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying communication disorders-related roles in California are: Speech-Language Pathologist ($118,970), Audiologist ($114,910), Healthcare Support Worker, All Other (incl. SLP Assistants) ($49,130). Wages for Grass Valley workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Lincoln instead of Grass Valley?

Lincoln, CA is 27.3 miles from Grass Valley and has its own set of local communication disorders programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Grass Valley an affordable place to study communication disorders?

Grass Valley’s median household income of $48,850 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Grass Valley while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and California public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.


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Data verified: August 11, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.