Best Speech Pathology Schools Near Topeka, KS (2026)

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

Topeka, Kansas has 3 accredited schools offering speech pathology programs, with tuition ranging from $11,221 to $44,966 per year for indexed programs. Topeka has a population of about 126,103. Median household income is $55,902 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 29.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Kansas, the top-earning speech pathology-related role is Audiologist at a median $97,250 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Speech Pathology Schools to Topeka

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

Speech Pathology Wages Near Topeka

Topeka is part of the Topeka, KS metro area (BLS area code 45820). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Kansas statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Speech-Language Pathologist$78,970Topeka, KS$88,930
Audiologist$97,250KS statewide$109,516
Healthcare Support Worker, All Other (incl. SLP Assistants)$53,290Topeka, KS$60,011

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.

Topeka at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population126,103Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$55,902Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+29.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)88.8 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited speech pathology schools are near Topeka, KS?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering speech pathology programs near Topeka. The closest is University of Kansas in Lawrence, KS (24.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Rockhurst University (60.2 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying speech pathology-related roles near Topeka are: Audiologist ($97,250), Speech-Language Pathologist ($78,970), Healthcare Support Worker, All Other (incl. SLP Assistants) ($53,290). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Kansas statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Lawrence instead of Topeka?

Lawrence, KS is 23.7 miles from Topeka 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 Topeka an affordable place to study speech pathology?

Topeka’s median household income of $55,902 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Topeka while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Kansas 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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