Best Speech Pathology Schools Near Northfield, MN (2026)

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

Northfield, Minnesota has 5 accredited schools offering speech pathology programs, with tuition ranging from $9,008 to $38,362 per year for indexed programs. Northfield has a population of about 20,678. Median household income is $92,000 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 51.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Minnesota, the top-earning speech pathology-related role is Audiologist at a median $102,130 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Speech Pathology Schools to Northfield

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

Speech Pathology Wages Near Northfield

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Minnesota, statewide)
Speech-Language Pathologist$89,380
Audiologist$102,130
Healthcare Support Worker, All Other (incl. SLP Assistants)$45,930

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.

Northfield at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population20,678Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$92,000Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+51.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited speech pathology schools are near Northfield, MN?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering speech pathology programs near Northfield. The closest is University of Minnesota-Twin Cities in Minneapolis, MN (35.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Saint Cloud State University (89.8 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying speech pathology roles in Minnesota?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying speech pathology-related roles in Minnesota are: Audiologist ($102,130), Speech-Language Pathologist ($89,380), Healthcare Support Worker, All Other (incl. SLP Assistants) ($45,930). Wages for Northfield workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Faribault instead of Northfield?

Faribault, MN is 12.1 miles from Northfield 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 Northfield an affordable place to study speech pathology?

Northfield’s median household income of $92,000 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Northfield while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Minnesota 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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