Communication Disorders Schools Near Dodge City, KS (2026)

Updated August 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Dodge City, Kansas has 1 accredited school offering communication disorders programs, with tuition ranging from $5,923 to $17,741 per year for indexed programs. Dodge City has a population of about 27,652. Median household income is $67,958 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 19.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Kansas, the top-earning communication disorders-related role is Audiologist at a median $97,250 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Communication Disorders Schools to Dodge City

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

Communication Disorders Wages Near Dodge City

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Kansas, statewide)
Speech-Language Pathologist$80,120
Audiologist$97,250
Healthcare Support Worker, All Other (incl. SLP Assistants)$54,830

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.

Dodge City at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population27,652Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$67,958Census 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 Dodge City, KS?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering communication disorders programs near Dodge City. The closest is Fort Hays State University in Hays, KS (85.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Fort Hays State University (85.1 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying communication disorders-related roles in Kansas are: Audiologist ($97,250), Speech-Language Pathologist ($80,120), Healthcare Support Worker, All Other (incl. SLP Assistants) ($54,830). Wages for Dodge City workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Garden City instead of Dodge City?

Garden City, KS is 48.2 miles from Dodge City 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 Dodge City an affordable place to study communication disorders?

Dodge City’s median household income of $67,958 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Dodge City while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Kansas 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.

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