Norwalk, Connecticut has 5 accredited schools offering communication disorders programs, with tuition ranging from $10,931 to $55,424 per year for indexed programs. Norwalk has a population of about 91,375. Median household income is $105,301 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 44.6% 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 Norwalk
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer communication disorders programs near Norwalk, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Norwalk 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:
BOCSCORE
- 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 Norwalk.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Graduation rate
71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$75,059
Avg net price
$46,174/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 84%
- Programs offered: 77
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$60,126
Avg net price
$34,192/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 77%
- Programs offered: 91
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$55,043
Avg net price
$20,857/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 77%
- Programs offered: 78
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
83%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$73,997
Avg net price
$25,097/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 92%
- Programs offered: 202
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Connecticut schools on the Connecticut communication disorders page.
Communication Disorders Wages Near Norwalk
| Occupation | Median 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.
Norwalk at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 91,375 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $105,301 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 44.6% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
Other Norwalk-Area Cities With Communication Disorders Programs
- Stamford, CT – 7.2 mi away (129,113 pop)
- Bridgeport, CT – 12.9 mi away (934,289 pop)
- Port Chester, NY – 14.9 mi away (29,524 pop)
- Harrison, NY – 16.7 mi away (28,340 pop)
- White Plains, NY – 18.5 mi away (58,241 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited communication disorders schools are near Norwalk, CT?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering communication disorders programs near Norwalk. The closest is Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, CT (11.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Iona University (23.1 miles). 5 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 Norwalk workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Stamford instead of Norwalk?
Stamford, CT is 7.2 miles from Norwalk 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 Norwalk an affordable place to study communication disorders?
Norwalk’s median household income of $105,301 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Norwalk 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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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 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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