Communication Disorders Schools Near Laurinburg, NC (2026)

Laurinburg, North Carolina has 4 accredited schools offering communication disorders programs, with tuition ranging from $6,699 to $41,203 per year for indexed programs. Laurinburg has a population of about 15,079. Median household income is $39,258 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 18.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In North Carolina, the top-earning communication disorders-related role is Audiologist at a median $88,920 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Communication Disorders Schools to Laurinburg

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


Communication Disorders Wages Near Laurinburg

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (North Carolina, statewide)
Speech-Language Pathologist$86,460
Audiologist$88,920
Healthcare Support Worker, All Other (incl. SLP Assistants)$47,080

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.


Laurinburg at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population15,079Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$39,258Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+18.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited communication disorders schools are near Laurinburg, NC?

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering communication disorders programs near Laurinburg. The closest is Francis Marion University in Florence, SC (40.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of North Carolina at Greensboro (92.3 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying communication disorders roles in North Carolina?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying communication disorders-related roles in North Carolina are: Audiologist ($88,920), Speech-Language Pathologist ($86,460), Healthcare Support Worker, All Other (incl. SLP Assistants) ($47,080). Wages for Laurinburg workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Rockingham instead of Laurinburg?

Rockingham, NC is 20.2 miles from Laurinburg 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 Laurinburg an affordable place to study communication disorders?

Laurinburg’s median household income of $39,258 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Laurinburg while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and North Carolina 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.