Best Communication Disorders Schools Near Dalton, GA (2026)

Dalton, Georgia has 6 accredited schools offering communication disorders programs, with tuition ranging from $6,088 to $31,700 per year for indexed programs. Dalton has a population of about 34,402. Median household income is $61,236 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Georgia, the top-earning communication disorders-related role is Audiologist at a median $98,470 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Communication Disorders Schools to Dalton

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


Communication Disorders Wages Near Dalton

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Georgia, statewide)
Speech-Language Pathologist$96,760
Audiologist$98,470
Healthcare Support Worker, All Other (incl. SLP Assistants)$46,750

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.


Dalton at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population34,402Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$61,236Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+23.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)89.8 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited communication disorders schools are near Dalton, GA?

Our directory has 6 accredited schools offering communication disorders programs near Dalton. The closest is Southern Adventist University in Collegedale, TN (19.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Oakwood University (95.5 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying communication disorders-related roles in Georgia are: Audiologist ($98,470), Speech-Language Pathologist ($96,760), Healthcare Support Worker, All Other (incl. SLP Assistants) ($46,750). Wages for Dalton workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Calhoun instead of Dalton?

Calhoun, GA is 19.2 miles from Dalton 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 Dalton an affordable place to study communication disorders?

Dalton’s median household income of $61,236 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Dalton while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Georgia 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.