Best Communication Disorders Schools Near Brandon, MS (2026)

Brandon, Mississippi has 5 accredited schools offering communication disorders programs, with tuition ranging from $3,710 to $11,998 per year for indexed programs. Brandon has a population of about 25,352. Median household income is $93,073 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 41.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Mississippi, the top-earning communication disorders-related role is Audiologist at a median $80,740 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Communication Disorders Schools to Brandon

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


Communication Disorders Wages Near Brandon

Brandon is part of the Jackson, MS metro area (BLS area code 27140). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Mississippi statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Speech-Language Pathologist$78,670Jackson, MS$88,393
Audiologist$80,740MS statewide$90,719
Healthcare Support Worker, All Other (incl. SLP Assistants)$37,800Jackson, MS$42,472

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.


Brandon at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population25,352Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$93,073Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+41.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)89.0 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited communication disorders schools are near Brandon, MS?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering communication disorders programs near Brandon. The closest is Jackson State University in Jackson, MS (12.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is East Mississippi Community College (95.7 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying communication disorders-related roles near Brandon are: Audiologist ($80,740), Speech-Language Pathologist ($78,670), Healthcare Support Worker, All Other (incl. SLP Assistants) ($37,800). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Mississippi statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Pearl instead of Brandon?

Pearl, MS is 6.0 miles from Brandon 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 Brandon an affordable place to study communication disorders?

Brandon’s median household income of $93,073 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Brandon while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Mississippi 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.