Best Speech Pathology Schools Near Fontana, CA (2026)

Updated August 31, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Fontana, California has 5 accredited schools offering speech pathology programs, with tuition ranging from $7,470 to $76,630 per year for indexed programs. Fontana has a population of about 211,921. Median household income is $98,187 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 20.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area, the top-earning speech pathology-related role is Speech-Language Pathologist at a median $118,560 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Speech Pathology Schools to Fontana

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

California State University-San Bernardino

San Bernardino, CA 9.8 miles from Fontana
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
78.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 94%
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,977
Avg net price $4,564/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,093
Out‑of‑state$20,693
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 78

Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

California Baptist University

Riverside, CA 11.7 miles from Fontana
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,504
Avg net price $26,285/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 98

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Loma Linda University

Loma Linda, CA 11.8 miles from Fontana
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
96.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 92%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $89,816
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 71

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of Redlands

Redlands, CA 17.1 miles from Fontana
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
66.0 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 83%
Graduation rate 69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $72,690
Avg net price $30,031/yr
Tuition
In‑state$60,878
Out‑of‑state$60,878
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 67

Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

California State University-Fullerton

Fullerton, CA 28.6 miles from Fontana
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
85.3 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 91%
Graduation rate 70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,951
Avg net price $6,555/yr
Tuition
In‑state$7,470
Out‑of‑state$20,070
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 78

Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Chapman University

Orange, CA 30.8 miles from Fontana
  • 4 year
61.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 82%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $70,070
Avg net price $46,555/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 77

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

West Coast University-Orange County

Anaheim, CA 32.6 miles from Fontana
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
76.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $102,672
Avg net price $32,879/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 93%
  • Programs offered: 12

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Santa Ana College

Santa Ana, CA 33.8 miles from Fontana
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
65.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 31%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,552
Avg net price $3,133/yr
Tuition
In‑state$1,180
Out‑of‑state$10,756
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 100%
  • Programs offered: 88

Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all California schools on the California speech pathology page.

Speech Pathology Wages Near Fontana

Fontana is part of the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area (BLS area code 40140). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to California statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Speech-Language Pathologist$118,560Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA$111,429
Audiologist$97,300Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA$91,447
Healthcare Support Worker, All Other (incl. SLP Assistants)$56,660Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA$53,252

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.

Fontana at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population211,921Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$98,187Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+20.4%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)106.4 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited speech pathology schools are near Fontana, CA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering speech pathology programs near Fontana. The closest is California State University-San Bernardino in San Bernardino, CA (9.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is California State University-Fullerton (28.6 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying speech pathology roles near Fontana?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying speech pathology-related roles near Fontana are: Speech-Language Pathologist ($118,560), Audiologist ($97,300), Healthcare Support Worker, All Other (incl. SLP Assistants) ($56,660). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with California statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Rialto instead of Fontana?

Rialto, CA is 4.2 miles from Fontana and has its own set of local speech pathology programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Fontana an affordable place to study speech pathology?

Fontana’s median household income of $98,187 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Fontana while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and California 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 Fontana

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

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.

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