Best Communication Disorders Schools Near Shamokin, PA (2026)

Updated August 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Shamokin, Pennsylvania has 21 accredited schools offering communication disorders programs, with tuition ranging from $10,775 to $53,983 per year for indexed programs. Shamokin has a population of about 6,890. Median household income is $36,438 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 15.0% 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 Shamokin

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

Communication Disorders Wages Near Shamokin

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.

Shamokin at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population6,890Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$36,438Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+15.0%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 21 accredited schools offering communication disorders programs near Shamokin. The closest is Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania in Bloomsburg, PA (16.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Delaware Valley University (80.8 miles). 9 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 Shamokin workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Sunbury instead of Shamokin?

Sunbury, PA is 13.2 miles from Shamokin 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 Shamokin an affordable place to study communication disorders?

Shamokin’s median household income of $36,438 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Shamokin 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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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.

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