Best Communication Disorders Schools Near Shelton, CT (2026)

Shelton, Connecticut has 39 accredited schools offering communication disorders programs, with tuition ranging from $7,410 to $57,660 per year for indexed programs. Shelton has a population of about 41,402. Median household income is $114,739 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 43.5% 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 Shelton

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


Communication Disorders Wages Near Shelton

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.


Shelton at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population41,402Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$114,739Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+43.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 39 accredited schools offering communication disorders programs near Shelton. The closest is Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, CT (8.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is CUNY Lehman College (49.5 miles). 10 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 Shelton workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in City of Milford (balance) instead of Shelton?

City of Milford (balance), CT is 6.8 miles from Shelton 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 Shelton an affordable place to study communication disorders?

Shelton’s median household income of $114,739 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Shelton 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 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.