Best Speech Pathology Schools Near Newark, OH (2026)

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

Newark, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering speech pathology programs, with tuition ranging from $13,135 to $49,858 per year for indexed programs. Newark has a population of about 50,393. Median household income is $58,920 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Columbus, OH metro area, the top-earning speech pathology-related role is Speech-Language Pathologist at a median $96,460 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Speech Pathology Schools to Newark

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

Mount Vernon Nazarene University

Mount Vernon, OH 21.0 miles from Newark
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
55.3 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 84%
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,555
Avg net price $22,421/yr
Tuition
In‑state$37,158
Out‑of‑state$37,158
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 44

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Ohio University-Main Campus

Athens, OH 54.2 miles from Newark
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
63.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,581
Avg net price $21,637/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 217

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

The College of Wooster

Wooster, OH 57.3 miles from Newark
  • 4 year
58.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,629
Avg net price $23,458/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of Akron Main Campus

Akron, OH 84.4 miles from Newark
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
48.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 60%
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,600
Avg net price $13,946/yr
Tuition
In‑state$13,135
Out‑of‑state$20,815
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 159

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Kent State University at Kent

Kent, OH 93.6 miles from Newark
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,388
Avg net price $20,787/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 181

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Baldwin Wallace University

Berea, OH 94.9 miles from Newark
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
58.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,122
Avg net price $27,603/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 90

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Bluffton University

Bluffton, OH 96.2 miles from Newark
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
46.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,547
Avg net price $19,943/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 63%
  • Programs offered: 28

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Case Western Reserve University

Cleveland, OH 108.1 miles from Newark
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
75.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 86%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $87,989
Avg net price $41,190/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 133

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Speech Pathology Wages Near Newark

Newark is part of the Columbus, OH metro area (BLS area code 18140). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Ohio statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Speech-Language Pathologist$96,460Columbus, OH$101,005
Audiologist$75,400Columbus, OH$78,953
Healthcare Support Worker, All Other (incl. SLP Assistants)$46,060Columbus, OH$48,230

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.

Newark at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population50,393Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$58,920Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+22.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)95.5 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited speech pathology schools are near Newark, OH?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering speech pathology programs near Newark. The closest is Mount Vernon Nazarene University in Mount Vernon, OH (21.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Kent State University at Kent (93.6 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying speech pathology-related roles near Newark are: Speech-Language Pathologist ($96,460), Audiologist ($75,400), Healthcare Support Worker, All Other (incl. SLP Assistants) ($46,060). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Ohio statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Reynoldsburg instead of Newark?

Reynoldsburg, OH is 21.0 miles from Newark 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 Newark an affordable place to study speech pathology?

Newark’s median household income of $58,920 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Newark while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Ohio 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 Newark

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

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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