Communication Disorders Schools Near East Providence, RI

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

East Providence, Rhode Island has 18 accredited schools offering communication disorders programs, with tuition ranging from $11,300 to $68,102 per year for indexed programs. East Providence has a population of about 46,970. Median household income is $79,660 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 32.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area, the top-earning communication disorders-related role is Speech-Language Pathologist at a median $99,720 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Communication Disorders Schools to East Providence

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

Communication Disorders Wages Near East Providence

East Providence is part of the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area (BLS area code 39300). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Rhode Island statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Speech-Language Pathologist$99,720Providence-Warwick, RI-MA$97,957
AudiologistN/ARI statewide–
Healthcare Support Worker, All Other (incl. SLP Assistants)$46,430Providence-Warwick, RI-MA$45,609

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.

East Providence at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population46,970Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$79,660Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+32.3%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)101.8 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited communication disorders schools are near East Providence, RI?

Our directory has 18 accredited schools offering communication disorders programs near East Providence. The closest is Rhode Island College in Providence, RI (6.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is MGH Institute of Health Professions (42.2 miles). 10 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying communication disorders roles near East Providence?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying communication disorders-related roles near East Providence are: Speech-Language Pathologist ($99,720), Healthcare Support Worker, All Other (incl. SLP Assistants) ($46,430). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Rhode Island statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Providence instead of East Providence?

Providence, RI is 3.4 miles from East Providence 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 East Providence an affordable place to study communication disorders?

East Providence’s median household income of $79,660 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in East Providence while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Rhode Island 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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