Communication Disorders Schools Near Jefferson City, MO (2026)

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

Jefferson City, Missouri has 3 accredited schools offering communication disorders programs, with tuition ranging from $10,050 to $36,056 per year for indexed programs. Jefferson City has a population of about 42,565. Median household income is $67,205 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 36.9% 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 Jefferson City

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

Communication Disorders Wages Near Jefferson City

Jefferson City is part of the Jefferson City, MO metro area (BLS area code 27620). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Missouri statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Speech-Language Pathologist$83,740Jefferson City, MO$95,159
Audiologist$99,450MO statewide$113,011
Healthcare Support Worker, All Other (incl. SLP Assistants)$48,380Jefferson City, MO$54,977

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.

Jefferson City at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population42,565Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$67,205Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+36.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)88.0 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited communication disorders schools are near Jefferson City, MO?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering communication disorders programs near Jefferson City. The closest is University of Missouri-Columbia in Columbia, MO (27.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Maryville University of Saint Louis (90.3 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying communication disorders roles near Jefferson City?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying communication disorders-related roles near Jefferson City are: Audiologist ($99,450), Speech-Language Pathologist ($83,740), Healthcare Support Worker, All Other (incl. SLP Assistants) ($48,380). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Missouri statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Columbia instead of Jefferson City?

Columbia, MO is 27.5 miles from Jefferson 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 Jefferson City an affordable place to study communication disorders?

Jefferson City’s median household income of $67,205 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Jefferson City 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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