Best Communication Disorders Schools Near Rome, NY (2026)

Rome, New York has 4 accredited schools offering communication disorders programs, with tuition ranging from $8,874 to $65,528 per year for indexed programs. Rome has a population of about 31,795. Median household income is $58,857 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In New York, the top-earning communication disorders-related role is Audiologist at a median $100,860 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Communication Disorders Schools to Rome

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


Communication Disorders Wages Near Rome

Rome is part of the Utica-Rome, NY metro area (BLS area code 46540). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to New York statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Speech-Language Pathologist$82,640Utica-Rome, NY$89,148
Audiologist$100,860NY statewide$108,803
Healthcare Support Worker, All Other (incl. SLP Assistants)$50,640Utica-Rome, NY$54,628

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.


Rome at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population31,795Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$58,857Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+21.4%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)92.7 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited communication disorders schools are near Rome, NY?

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering communication disorders programs near Rome. The closest is Syracuse University in Syracuse, NY (35.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is The College of Saint Rose (94.5 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying communication disorders-related roles near Rome are: Audiologist ($100,860), Speech-Language Pathologist ($82,640), Healthcare Support Worker, All Other (incl. SLP Assistants) ($50,640). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with New York statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Oneida instead of Rome?

Oneida, NY is 13.4 miles from Rome 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 Rome an affordable place to study communication disorders?

Rome’s median household income of $58,857 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Rome while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and New York 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.