Communication Disorders Schools Near Marshalltown, IA (2026)

Marshalltown, Iowa has 2 accredited schools offering communication disorders programs, with tuition ranging from $9,936 to $33,371 per year for indexed programs. Marshalltown has a population of about 27,491. Median household income is $68,854 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 19.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Iowa, the top-earning communication disorders-related role is Audiologist at a median $97,180 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Communication Disorders Schools to Marshalltown

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


Communication Disorders Wages Near Marshalltown

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Iowa, statewide)
Speech-Language Pathologist$81,050
Audiologist$97,180
Healthcare Support Worker, All Other (incl. SLP Assistants)$44,720

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.


Marshalltown at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population27,491Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$68,854Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+19.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited communication disorders schools are near Marshalltown, IA?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering communication disorders programs near Marshalltown. The closest is University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls, IA (40.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Iowa (75.1 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying communication disorders-related roles in Iowa are: Audiologist ($97,180), Speech-Language Pathologist ($81,050), Healthcare Support Worker, All Other (incl. SLP Assistants) ($44,720). Wages for Marshalltown workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Ames instead of Marshalltown?

Ames, IA is 37.0 miles from Marshalltown 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 Marshalltown an affordable place to study communication disorders?

Marshalltown’s median household income of $68,854 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Marshalltown while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Iowa 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.