Best Communication Disorders Schools Near Gahanna, OH (2026)

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

Gahanna, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering communication disorders programs, with tuition ranging from $37,158 to $49,858 per year for indexed programs. Gahanna has a population of about 35,438. Median household income is $106,004 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 53.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Columbus, OH metro area, the top-earning communication disorders-related role is Speech-Language Pathologist at a median $96,460 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Communication Disorders Schools to Gahanna

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

Ohio State University-Main Campus

Columbus, OH 7.8 miles from Gahanna
  • 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

#2

Mount Vernon Nazarene University

Mount Vernon, OH 31.7 miles from Gahanna
  • 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

Ohio University-Main Campus

Athens, OH 63.0 miles from Gahanna
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
63.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,581
Avg net price $21,637/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 217

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

The College of Wooster

Wooster, OH 73.0 miles from Gahanna
  • 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

#5

Bluffton University

Bluffton, OH 81.1 miles from Gahanna
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
46.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,547
Avg net price $19,943/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 63%
  • Programs offered: 28

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of Cincinnati-Clermont College

Batavia, OH 96.3 miles from Gahanna
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
58.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 31%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,810
Avg net price $13,803/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 37

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College

Blue Ash, OH 98.3 miles from Gahanna
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
51.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,810
Avg net price $16,508/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of Akron Main Campus

Akron, OH 101.6 miles from Gahanna
  • 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

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

Communication Disorders Wages Near Gahanna

Gahanna is part of the Columbus, OH metro area (BLS area code 18140). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Ohio statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Speech-Language Pathologist$96,460Columbus, OH$101,005
Audiologist$75,400Columbus, OH$78,953
Healthcare Support Worker, All Other (incl. SLP Assistants)$46,060Columbus, OH$48,230

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.

Gahanna at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population35,438Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$106,004Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+53.0%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)95.5 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering communication disorders programs near Gahanna. The closest is Ohio State University-Main Campus in Columbus, OH (7.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Bluffton University (81.1 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying communication disorders-related roles near Gahanna are: Speech-Language Pathologist ($96,460), Audiologist ($75,400), Healthcare Support Worker, All Other (incl. SLP Assistants) ($46,060). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Ohio statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Reynoldsburg instead of Gahanna?

Reynoldsburg, OH is 5.9 miles from Gahanna 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 Gahanna an affordable place to study communication disorders?

Gahanna’s median household income of $106,004 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Gahanna 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 Gahanna

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

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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