Best Communication Disorders Schools Near Bluefield, WV (2026)

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

Bluefield, West Virginia has 3 accredited schools offering communication disorders programs, with tuition ranging from $7,579 to $25,633 per year for indexed programs. Bluefield has a population of about 9,511. Median household income is $43,826 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In West Virginia, the top-earning communication disorders-related role is Speech-Language Pathologist at a median $80,970 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Communication Disorders Schools to Bluefield

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

Communication Disorders Wages Near Bluefield

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (West Virginia, statewide)
Speech-Language Pathologist$80,970
Audiologist$79,990
Healthcare Support Worker, All Other (incl. SLP Assistants)$38,740

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.

Bluefield at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population9,511Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$43,826Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+24.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited communication disorders schools are near Bluefield, WV?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering communication disorders programs near Bluefield. The closest is Radford University in Radford, VA (37.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is East Tennessee State University (91.8 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying communication disorders roles in West Virginia?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying communication disorders-related roles in West Virginia are: Speech-Language Pathologist ($80,970), Audiologist ($79,990), Healthcare Support Worker, All Other (incl. SLP Assistants) ($38,740). Wages for Bluefield workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Beckley instead of Bluefield?

Beckley, WV is 36.5 miles from Bluefield 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 Bluefield an affordable place to study communication disorders?

Bluefield’s median household income of $43,826 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Bluefield while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and West 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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