Best Communication Disorders Schools Near Mishawaka, IN (2026)

Mishawaka, Indiana has 21 accredited schools offering communication disorders programs, with tuition ranging from $5,093 to $53,230 per year for indexed programs. Mishawaka has a population of about 51,020. In Indiana, the top-earning communication disorders-related role is Audiologist at a median $90,280 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Communication Disorders Schools to Mishawaka

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


Communication Disorders Wages Near Mishawaka

Mishawaka is part of the South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI metro area (BLS area code 43780). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Indiana statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Speech-Language Pathologist$83,170South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI$89,526
Audiologist$90,280IN statewide$97,180
Healthcare Support Worker, All Other (incl. SLP Assistants)$49,900IN statewide$53,714

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.


Mishawaka at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Regional Price Parity (US=100)92.9 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited communication disorders schools are near Mishawaka, IN?

Our directory has 21 accredited schools offering communication disorders programs near Mishawaka. The closest is Indiana University-South Bend in South Bend, IN (2.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Governors State University (81.6 miles). 10 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying communication disorders-related roles near Mishawaka are: Audiologist ($90,280), Speech-Language Pathologist ($83,170), Healthcare Support Worker, All Other (incl. SLP Assistants) ($49,900). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Indiana statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in South Bend instead of Mishawaka?

South Bend, IN is 5.3 miles from Mishawaka 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.

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.