Best Communication Disorders Schools Near Branson, MO (2026)

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

Branson, Missouri has 2 accredited schools offering communication disorders programs, with tuition ranging from $9,502 to $29,966 per year for indexed programs. Branson has a population of about 12,760. Median household income is $54,961 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 29.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Missouri, the top-earning communication disorders-related role is Audiologist at a median $99,450 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Communication Disorders Schools to Branson

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

Communication Disorders Wages Near Branson

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Missouri, statewide)
Speech-Language Pathologist$89,280
Audiologist$99,450
Healthcare Support Worker, All Other (incl. SLP Assistants)$39,940

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.

Branson at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population12,760Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$54,961Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+29.4%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited communication disorders schools are near Branson, MO?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering communication disorders programs near Branson. The closest is Missouri State University-Springfield in Springfield, MO (37.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Arkansas (64.7 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying communication disorders-related roles in Missouri are: Audiologist ($99,450), Speech-Language Pathologist ($89,280), Healthcare Support Worker, All Other (incl. SLP Assistants) ($39,940). Wages for Branson workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Nixa instead of Branson?

Nixa, MO is 27.4 miles from Branson 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 Branson an affordable place to study communication disorders?

Branson’s median household income of $54,961 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Branson while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Missouri 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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