Best Speech Pathology Schools Near Ann Arbor, MI (2026)

Ann Arbor, Michigan has 7 accredited schools offering speech pathology programs, with tuition ranging from $12,744 to $43,842 per year for indexed programs. Ann Arbor has a population of about 121,179. Median household income is $81,089 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 77.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Michigan, the top-earning speech pathology-related role is Audiologist at a median $97,790 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Speech Pathology Schools to Ann Arbor

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


Speech Pathology Wages Near Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor is part of the Ann Arbor, MI metro area (BLS area code 11460). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Michigan statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Speech-Language Pathologist$94,370Ann Arbor, MI$93,528
Audiologist$97,790MI statewide$96,918
Healthcare Support Worker, All Other (incl. SLP Assistants)$54,540Ann Arbor, MI$54,054

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.


Ann Arbor at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population121,179Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$81,089Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+77.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)100.9 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited speech pathology schools are near Ann Arbor, MI?

Our directory has 7 accredited schools offering speech pathology programs near Ann Arbor. The closest is Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti, MI (5.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Western Michigan University (96.2 miles). 7 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying speech pathology roles near Ann Arbor?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying speech pathology-related roles near Ann Arbor are: Audiologist ($97,790), Speech-Language Pathologist ($94,370), Healthcare Support Worker, All Other (incl. SLP Assistants) ($54,540). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Michigan statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Ypsilanti instead of Ann Arbor?

Ypsilanti, MI is 6.1 miles from Ann Arbor 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 Ann Arbor an affordable place to study speech pathology?

Ann Arbor’s median household income of $81,089 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Ann Arbor while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Michigan 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.