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Communication Disorders Schools Near Charlottesville, VA
Charlottesville, Virginia has 5 accredited schools offering communication disorders programs, with tuition ranging from $5,662 to $67,710 per year for indexed programs. Charlottesville has a population of about 45,863. Median household income is $69,829 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 60.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Charlottesville, VA metro area, the top-earning communication disorders-related role is Speech-Language Pathologist at a median $94,800 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Communication Disorders Schools to Charlottesville
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer communication disorders programs near Charlottesville, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Charlottesville 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 Virginia schools on the Virginia communication disorders page.
Communication Disorders Wages Near Charlottesville
Charlottesville is part of the Charlottesville, VA metro area (BLS area code 16820). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Virginia statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speech-Language Pathologist | $94,800 | Charlottesville, VA | $95,661 |
| Audiologist | $80,010 | VA statewide | $80,737 |
| Healthcare Support Worker, All Other (incl. SLP Assistants) | $41,460 | Charlottesville, VA | $41,837 |
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.
Charlottesville at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 45,863 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $69,829 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 60.6% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 99.1 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Charlottesville-Area Cities With Communication Disorders Programs
- Waynesboro, VA – 22.7 mi away (21,887 pop)
- Staunton, VA – 32.4 mi away (58,077 pop)
- Harrisonburg, VA – 34.7 mi away (72,470 pop)
- Fredericksburg, VA – 57.2 mi away (164,610 pop)
- Lynchburg, VA – 58.5 mi away (123,795 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited communication disorders schools are near Charlottesville, VA?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering communication disorders programs near Charlottesville. The closest is University of Virginia-Main Campus in Charlottesville, VA (1.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of the District of Columbia (99.1 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying communication disorders roles near Charlottesville?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying communication disorders-related roles near Charlottesville are: Speech-Language Pathologist ($94,800), Audiologist ($80,010), Healthcare Support Worker, All Other (incl. SLP Assistants) ($41,460). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Virginia statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Waynesboro instead of Charlottesville?
Waynesboro, VA is 22.7 miles from Charlottesville 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 Charlottesville an affordable place to study communication disorders?
Charlottesville’s median household income of $69,829 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Charlottesville while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Virginia 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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