Best Communication Disorders Schools Near Riverbank, CA (2026)

Updated August 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Riverbank, California has 9 accredited schools offering communication disorders programs, with tuition ranging from $1,180 to $57,080 per year for indexed programs. Riverbank has a population of about 24,881. Median household income is $90,216 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 19.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Modesto, CA metro area, the top-earning communication disorders-related role is Speech-Language Pathologist at a median $116,770 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Communication Disorders Schools to Riverbank

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer communication disorders programs near Riverbank, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Riverbank 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 Riverbank

Riverbank is part of the Modesto, CA metro area (BLS area code 33700). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to California statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Speech-Language Pathologist$116,770Modesto, CA$112,171
Audiologist$114,910CA statewide$110,384
Healthcare Support Worker, All Other (incl. SLP Assistants)$55,430Modesto, CA$53,247

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.

Riverbank at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population24,881Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$90,216Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+19.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)104.1 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited communication disorders schools are near Riverbank, CA?

Our directory has 9 accredited schools offering communication disorders programs near Riverbank. The closest is University of the Pacific in Stockton, CA (26.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is California State University-Fresno (91.3 miles). 8 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying communication disorders roles near Riverbank?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying communication disorders-related roles near Riverbank are: Speech-Language Pathologist ($116,770), Audiologist ($114,910), Healthcare Support Worker, All Other (incl. SLP Assistants) ($55,430). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with California statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Oakdale instead of Riverbank?

Oakdale, CA is 5.7 miles from Riverbank 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 Riverbank an affordable place to study communication disorders?

Riverbank’s median household income of $90,216 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Riverbank 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.

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