Best Communication Disorders Schools Near Middletown, CT

Middletown, Connecticut has 5 accredited schools offering communication disorders programs. Middletown has a population of about 47,646. Median household income is $73,979 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 40.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Connecticut, the top-earning communication disorders-related role is Audiologist at a median $113,180 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Communication Disorders Schools to Middletown

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

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Middletown. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score โ€” U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Southern Connecticut State University

New Haven, CT 21.2 miles from Middletown
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,043
Avg net price $20,857/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 78

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of New Haven

West Haven, CT 23.8 miles from Middletown
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,126
Avg net price $34,192/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 91

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

University of Connecticut

Storrs, CT 27.6 miles from Middletown
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
78.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 83%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $73,997
Avg net price $25,097/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 202

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Sacred Heart University

Fairfield, CT 37.9 miles from Middletown
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
66.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $75,059
Avg net price $46,174/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 77

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Communication Disorders Wages Near Middletown

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Connecticut, statewide)
Speech-Language Pathologist$100,110
Audiologist$113,180
Healthcare Support Worker, All Other (incl. SLP Assistants)$44,550

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.


Middletown at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population47,646Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$73,979Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+40.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited communication disorders schools are near Middletown, CT?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering communication disorders programs near Middletown. The closest is Southern Connecticut State University in New Haven, CT (21.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Springfield College (38.7 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying communication disorders-related roles in Connecticut are: Audiologist ($113,180), Speech-Language Pathologist ($100,110), Healthcare Support Worker, All Other (incl. SLP Assistants) ($44,550). Wages for Middletown workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Meriden instead of Middletown?

Meriden, CT is 7.2 miles from Middletown 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 Middletown an affordable place to study communication disorders?

Middletown’s median household income of $73,979 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Middletown while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Connecticut 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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Other Programs Available in Middletown

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Middletown:

Data verified: August 31, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.