Best Communication Disorders Schools Near Ashland, OH (2026)

Updated August 31, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Ashland, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering communication disorders programs, with tuition ranging from $13,135 to $49,858 per year for indexed programs. Ashland has a population of about 19,008. Median household income is $57,310 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Ohio, the top-earning communication disorders-related role is Speech-Language Pathologist at a median $93,300 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Communication Disorders Schools to Ashland

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer communication disorders programs near Ashland, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Ashland city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Ashland. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

The College of Wooster

Wooster, OH 20.3 miles from Ashland
  • 4 year
58.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,629
Avg net price $23,458/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Mount Vernon Nazarene University

Mount Vernon, OH 35.1 miles from Ashland
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
55.3 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 84%
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,555
Avg net price $22,421/yr
Tuition
In‑state$37,158
Out‑of‑state$37,158
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 44

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Baldwin Wallace University

Berea, OH 42.5 miles from Ashland
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
58.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,122
Avg net price $27,603/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 90

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of Akron Main Campus

Akron, OH 44.4 miles from Ashland
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
48.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 60%
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,600
Avg net price $13,946/yr
Tuition
In‑state$13,135
Out‑of‑state$20,815
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 159

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Kent State University at Kent

Kent, OH 54.3 miles from Ashland
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,388
Avg net price $20,787/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 181

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Cleveland State University

Cleveland, OH 55.1 miles from Ashland
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,131
Avg net price $14,764/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 123

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Case Western Reserve University

Cleveland, OH 57.5 miles from Ashland
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
75.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 86%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $87,989
Avg net price $41,190/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 133

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Ohio State University-Main Campus

Columbus, OH 70.1 miles from Ashland
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
80.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 82%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,409
Avg net price $17,339/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 94%
  • Programs offered: 233

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Ohio schools on the Ohio communication disorders page.

Communication Disorders Wages Near Ashland

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Ohio, statewide)
Speech-Language Pathologist$93,300
Audiologist$81,390
Healthcare Support Worker, All Other (incl. SLP Assistants)$43,620

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.

Ashland at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population19,008Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$57,310Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+23.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited communication disorders schools are near Ashland, OH?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering communication disorders programs near Ashland. The closest is The College of Wooster in Wooster, OH (20.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Kent State University at Kent (54.3 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying communication disorders roles in Ohio?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying communication disorders-related roles in Ohio are: Speech-Language Pathologist ($93,300), Audiologist ($81,390), Healthcare Support Worker, All Other (incl. SLP Assistants) ($43,620). Wages for Ashland workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Mansfield instead of Ashland?

Mansfield, OH is 13.1 miles from Ashland 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 Ashland an affordable place to study communication disorders?

Ashland’s median household income of $57,310 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Ashland while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Ohio 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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Other Programs Available in Ashland

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Ashland:

Data verified: August 31, 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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