Best Communication Disorders Schools Near Leander, TX (2026)

Leander, Texas has 5 accredited schools offering communication disorders programs, with tuition ranging from $39,266 to $74,226 per year for indexed programs. Leander has a population of about 67,880. Median household income is $140,180 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 52.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area, the top-earning communication disorders-related role is Speech-Language Pathologist at a median $106,290 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Communication Disorders Schools to Leander

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

The University of Texas at Austin

Austin, TX 21.1 miles from Leander
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
84.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 85%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $75,121
Avg net price $19,857/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 96%
  • Programs offered: 180

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Texas State University

San Marcos, TX 47.4 miles from Leander
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,906
Avg net price $16,805/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 132

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Baylor University

Waco, TX 80.3 miles from Leander
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
70.3 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 51%
Graduation rate 80%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $65,793
Avg net price $41,104/yr
Tuition
In‑state$58,100
Out‑of‑state$58,100
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 141

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Schreiner University

Kerrville, TX 84.5 miles from Leander
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
46.0 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 88%
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,228
Avg net price $21,507/yr
Tuition
In‑state$39,266
Out‑of‑state$39,266
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

San Antonio, TX 85.0 miles from Leander
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
95.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 92%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $82,206
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Our Lady of the Lake University

San Antonio, TX 89.1 miles from Leander
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
41.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,675
Avg net price $16,442/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 61%
  • Programs offered: 51

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Tarleton State University

Stephenville, TX 115.8 miles from Leander
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
51.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,040
Avg net price $20,783/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 79

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Texas Christian University

Fort Worth, TX 150.6 miles from Leander
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
72.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 82%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $68,424
Avg net price $36,660/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 94%
  • Programs offered: 122

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Communication Disorders Wages Near Leander

Leander is part of the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area (BLS area code 12420). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Texas statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Speech-Language Pathologist$106,290Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX$108,349
Audiologist$104,820Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX$106,850
Healthcare Support Worker, All Other (incl. SLP Assistants)$64,080Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX$65,321

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.


Leander at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population67,880Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$140,180Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+52.3%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)98.1 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited communication disorders schools are near Leander, TX?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering communication disorders programs near Leander. The closest is The University of Texas at Austin in Austin, TX (21.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (85.0 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying communication disorders-related roles near Leander are: Speech-Language Pathologist ($106,290), Audiologist ($104,820), Healthcare Support Worker, All Other (incl. SLP Assistants) ($64,080). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Texas statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Cedar Park instead of Leander?

Cedar Park, TX is 4.6 miles from Leander 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 Leander an affordable place to study communication disorders?

Leander’s median household income of $140,180 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Leander while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Texas 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 Leander

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

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.