Communication Disorders Schools Near Walla Walla, WA (2026)

Walla Walla, Washington has 2 accredited schools offering communication disorders programs, with tuition ranging from $13,391 to $34,227 per year for indexed programs. Walla Walla has a population of about 33,766. Median household income is $65,493 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Washington, the top-earning communication disorders-related role is Audiologist at a median $108,580 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Communication Disorders Schools to Walla Walla

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


Communication Disorders Wages Near Walla Walla

Walla Walla is part of the Walla Walla, WA metro area (BLS area code 47460). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Washington statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Speech-Language Pathologist$105,550WA statewide$107,157
Audiologist$108,580WA statewide$110,234
Healthcare Support Worker, All Other (incl. SLP Assistants)$53,290Walla Walla, WA$54,102

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.


Walla Walla at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population33,766Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$65,493Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+28.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)98.5 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited communication disorders schools are near Walla Walla, WA?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering communication disorders programs near Walla Walla. The closest is Walla Walla University in College Place, WA (2.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Washington State University (72.4 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying communication disorders-related roles near Walla Walla are: Audiologist ($108,580), Speech-Language Pathologist ($105,550), Healthcare Support Worker, All Other (incl. SLP Assistants) ($53,290). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Washington statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Pasco instead of Walla Walla?

Pasco, WA is 39.9 miles from Walla Walla 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 Walla Walla an affordable place to study communication disorders?

Walla Walla’s median household income of $65,493 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Walla Walla while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Washington 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.