Kenner, Louisiana has 5 accredited schools offering communication disorders programs, with tuition ranging from $28,733 to $40,434 per year for indexed programs. Kenner has a population of about 65,113. Median household income is $64,099 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area, the top-earning communication disorders-related role is Speech-Language Pathologist at a median $77,420 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Communication Disorders Schools to Kenner
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer communication disorders programs near Kenner, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Kenner city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
How We Rank Schools
Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most
recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS).
To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the
U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked
against schools at the same credential level:
BOCSCORE
- Graduation rate 30%
- Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
- Average net price (lower is better) 20%
- Retention rate 15%
- Fully online availability 10%
Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score.
On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Kenner.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
69%
Graduation rate
49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$52,184
Avg net price
$17,127/yr
TuitionIn‑state$28,733
Out‑of‑state$28,733
Key stats- Retention rate: 71%
- Programs offered: 42
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
87%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$78,495
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$46,482
Avg net price
$13,154/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 74%
- Programs offered: 55
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$61,251
Avg net price
$19,151/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 84%
- Programs offered: 122
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$43,371
Avg net price
$20,077/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 60%
- Programs offered: 39
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$47,089
Avg net price
$13,530/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 75%
- Programs offered: 76
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$46,769
Avg net price
$13,466/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 75%
- Programs offered: 51
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$52,279
Avg net price
$11,864/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 83%
- Programs offered: 82
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Louisiana schools on the Louisiana communication disorders page.
Communication Disorders Wages Near Kenner
Kenner is part of the New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area (BLS area code 35380). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Louisiana statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|
| Speech-Language Pathologist | $77,420 | New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $83,607 |
| Audiologist | $75,200 | LA statewide | $81,210 |
| Healthcare Support Worker, All Other (incl. SLP Assistants) | $37,310 | New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $40,292 |
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.
Kenner at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 65,113 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $64,099 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 28.7% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 92.6 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Kenner-Area Cities With Communication Disorders Programs
- New Orleans, LA – 19.9 mi away (1,024,421 pop)
- Mandeville, LA – 27.0 mi away (95,576 pop)
- Slidell, LA – 34.1 mi away (94,320 pop)
- Hammond, LA – 36.2 mi away (69,616 pop)
- Houma, LA – 40.2 mi away (146,174 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited communication disorders schools are near Kenner, LA?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering communication disorders programs near Kenner. The closest is Xavier University of Louisiana in New Orleans, LA (9.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Southern University and A & M College (66.1 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying communication disorders roles near Kenner?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying communication disorders-related roles near Kenner are: Speech-Language Pathologist ($77,420), Audiologist ($75,200), Healthcare Support Worker, All Other (incl. SLP Assistants) ($37,310). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Louisiana statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in New Orleans instead of Kenner?
New Orleans, LA is 19.9 miles from Kenner 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 Kenner an affordable place to study communication disorders?
Kenner’s median household income of $64,099 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Kenner while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Louisiana 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 31, 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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