Best Communication Disorders Schools Near Atoka, TN (2026)

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

Atoka, Tennessee has 7 accredited schools offering communication disorders programs, with tuition ranging from $3,490 to $28,600 per year for indexed programs. Atoka has a population of about 10,237. Median household income is $86,922 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 27.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area, the top-earning communication disorders-related role is Speech-Language Pathologist at a median $86,120 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Communication Disorders Schools to Atoka

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

Communication Disorders Wages Near Atoka

Atoka is part of the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area (BLS area code 32820). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Tennessee statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Speech-Language Pathologist$86,120Memphis, TN-MS-AR$93,406
Audiologist$75,910Memphis, TN-MS-AR$82,332
Healthcare Support Worker, All Other (incl. SLP Assistants)$52,440Memphis, TN-MS-AR$56,876

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.

Atoka at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population10,237Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$86,922Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+27.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)92.2 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited communication disorders schools are near Atoka, TN?

Our directory has 7 accredited schools offering communication disorders programs near Atoka. The closest is University of Memphis in Memphis, TN (22.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Coahoma Community College (92.1 miles). 7 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying communication disorders-related roles near Atoka are: Speech-Language Pathologist ($86,120), Audiologist ($75,910), Healthcare Support Worker, All Other (incl. SLP Assistants) ($52,440). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Tennessee statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Bartlett instead of Atoka?

Bartlett, TN is 13.2 miles from Atoka 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 Atoka an affordable place to study communication disorders?

Atoka’s median household income of $86,922 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Atoka while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Tennessee 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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