Best Communication Disorders Schools Near Gallup, NM (2026)

Gallup, New Mexico is home to about 21,333 residents. Median household income is $57,466 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In New Mexico, the top-earning communication disorders-related role is Speech-Language Pathologist at a median $98,690 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Communication Disorders Schools to Gallup

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

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (New Mexico, statewide)
Speech-Language Pathologist$98,690
Audiologist$83,050
Healthcare Support Worker, All Other (incl. SLP Assistants)$52,170

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.


Gallup at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population21,333Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$57,466Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+22.6%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-paying communication disorders roles in New Mexico?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying communication disorders-related roles in New Mexico are: Speech-Language Pathologist ($98,690), Audiologist ($83,050), Healthcare Support Worker, All Other (incl. SLP Assistants) ($52,170). Wages for Gallup workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Farmington instead of Gallup?

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

Gallup’s median household income of $57,466 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Gallup 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.