Communication Disorders Schools Near Farmington, NM (2026)

Farmington, New Mexico is home to about 46,339 residents. Median household income is $63,745 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Farmington, NM metro area, the top-earning communication disorders-related role is Speech-Language Pathologist at a median $91,120 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Communication Disorders Schools to Farmington

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


Communication Disorders Wages Near Farmington

Farmington is part of the Farmington, NM metro area (BLS area code 22140). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to New Mexico statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Speech-Language Pathologist$91,120Farmington, NM$103,900
Audiologist$83,050NM statewide$94,698
Healthcare Support Worker, All Other (incl. SLP Assistants)$48,380Farmington, NM$55,165

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.


Farmington at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population46,339Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$63,745Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+22.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)87.7 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying communication disorders-related roles near Farmington are: Speech-Language Pathologist ($91,120), Audiologist ($83,050), Healthcare Support Worker, All Other (incl. SLP Assistants) ($48,380). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with New Mexico statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Gallup instead of Farmington?

Gallup, NM is 91.2 miles from Farmington 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 Farmington an affordable place to study communication disorders?

Farmington’s median household income of $63,745 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Farmington while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and New Mexico 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.