Best Speech Pathology Schools Near Havelock, NC (2026)

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

Havelock, North Carolina has 1 accredited school offering speech pathology programs. Havelock has a population of about 16,471. Median household income is $64,433 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 16.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In North Carolina, the top-earning speech pathology-related role is Audiologist at a median $88,920 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Speech Pathology Schools to Havelock

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

East Carolina University

Greenville, NC 55.1 miles from Havelock
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
68.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,146
Avg net price $15,739/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 165

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

North Carolina Central University

Durham, NC 134.6 miles from Havelock
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
46.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,968
Avg net price $15,359/yr
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  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 52

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, NC 139.7 miles from Havelock
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
91.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 91%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $72,200
Avg net price $11,655/yr
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  • Retention rate: 97%
  • Programs offered: 117

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, NC 182.3 miles from Havelock
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
59.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,160
Avg net price $10,965/yr
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  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 108

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Appalachian State University

Boone, NC 283.5 miles from Havelock
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
69.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 75%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,836
Avg net price $16,836/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 108

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Montreat College

Montreat, NC 308.7 miles from Havelock
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
26.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 37%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,151
Avg net price $27,061/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 61%
  • Programs offered: 28

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Western Carolina University

Cullowhee, NC 356.4 miles from Havelock
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
63.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,458
Avg net price $13,315/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 81

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Speech Pathology Wages Near Havelock

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (North Carolina, statewide)
Speech-Language Pathologist$86,460
Audiologist$88,920
Healthcare Support Worker, All Other (incl. SLP Assistants)$47,080

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.

Havelock at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population16,471Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$64,433Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+16.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited speech pathology schools are near Havelock, NC?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering speech pathology programs near Havelock. The closest is East Carolina University in Greenville, NC (55.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is East Carolina University (55.1 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying speech pathology roles in North Carolina?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying speech pathology-related roles in North Carolina are: Audiologist ($88,920), Speech-Language Pathologist ($86,460), Healthcare Support Worker, All Other (incl. SLP Assistants) ($47,080). Wages for Havelock workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Morehead City instead of Havelock?

Morehead City, NC is 15.2 miles from Havelock 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 Havelock an affordable place to study speech pathology?

Havelock’s median household income of $64,433 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Havelock while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and North Carolina 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 Havelock

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

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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