Best Communication Disorders Schools Near Milton, PA (2026)

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

Milton, Pennsylvania has 5 accredited schools offering communication disorders programs, with tuition ranging from $15,972 to $41,790 per year for indexed programs. Milton has a population of about 6,582. Median household income is $53,552 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 14.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Pennsylvania, the top-earning communication disorders-related role is Speech-Language Pathologist at a median $92,960 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Communication Disorders Schools to Milton

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

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

Bloomsburg, PA 21.0 miles from Milton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,416
Avg net price $15,699/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 76

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Lebanon Valley College

Annville, PA 50.1 miles from Milton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,621
Avg net price $26,979/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 57

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Misericordia University

Dallas, PA 51.3 miles from Milton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
58.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $64,313
Avg net price $37,485/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus

University Park, PA 54.9 miles from Milton
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
62.5 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 61%
Graduation rate 86%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,435
Avg net price $32,875/yr
Tuition
In‑state$20,644
Out‑of‑state$41,790
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 214

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg

Middletown, PA 55.9 miles from Milton
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
41.3 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 98%
Graduation rate 28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,435
Avg net price $23,330/yr
Tuition
In‑state$15,972
Out‑of‑state$26,958
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 53

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of Scranton

Scranton, PA 67.9 miles from Milton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
72.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 78%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $74,652
Avg net price $32,568/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 75

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Marywood University

Scranton, PA 69.7 miles from Milton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,817
Avg net price $23,388/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 69

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Moravian University

Bethlehem, PA 81.0 miles from Milton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
62.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,860
Avg net price $30,670/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 56

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Communication Disorders Wages Near Milton

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Pennsylvania, statewide)
Speech-Language Pathologist$92,960
Audiologist$89,480
Healthcare Support Worker, All Other (incl. SLP Assistants)$45,160

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.

Milton at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population6,582Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$53,552Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+14.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited communication disorders schools are near Milton, PA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering communication disorders programs near Milton. The closest is Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania in Bloomsburg, PA (21.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg (55.9 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying communication disorders-related roles in Pennsylvania are: Speech-Language Pathologist ($92,960), Audiologist ($89,480), Healthcare Support Worker, All Other (incl. SLP Assistants) ($45,160). Wages for Milton workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Sunbury instead of Milton?

Sunbury, PA is 10.7 miles from Milton 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 Milton an affordable place to study communication disorders?

Milton’s median household income of $53,552 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Milton while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Pennsylvania 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 Milton

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

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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