Best Communication Disorders Schools Near Faribault, MN (2026)

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

Faribault, Minnesota has 5 accredited schools offering communication disorders programs, with tuition ranging from $9,008 to $38,362 per year for indexed programs. Faribault has a population of about 24,458. Median household income is $61,662 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 17.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Minnesota, the top-earning communication disorders-related role is Audiologist at a median $102,130 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Communication Disorders Schools to Faribault

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

Communication Disorders Wages Near Faribault

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Minnesota, statewide)
Speech-Language Pathologist$89,380
Audiologist$102,130
Healthcare Support Worker, All Other (incl. SLP Assistants)$45,930

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.

Faribault at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population24,458Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$61,662Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+17.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited communication disorders schools are near Faribault, MN?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering communication disorders programs near Faribault. The closest is Minnesota State University-Mankato in Mankato, MN (37.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Saint Cloud State University (96.7 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying communication disorders-related roles in Minnesota are: Audiologist ($102,130), Speech-Language Pathologist ($89,380), Healthcare Support Worker, All Other (incl. SLP Assistants) ($45,930). Wages for Faribault workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Northfield instead of Faribault?

Northfield, MN is 12.1 miles from Faribault 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 Faribault an affordable place to study communication disorders?

Faribault’s median household income of $61,662 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Faribault while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Minnesota 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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