Best Speech Pathology Schools Near Dyersburg, TN (2026)

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

Dyersburg, Tennessee has 5 accredited schools offering speech pathology programs, with tuition ranging from $8,090 to $25,082 per year for indexed programs. Dyersburg has a population of about 16,075. Median household income is $51,846 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Tennessee, the top-earning speech pathology-related role is Audiologist at a median $90,540 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Speech Pathology Schools to Dyersburg

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

Freed-Hardeman University

Henderson, TN 58.9 miles from Dyersburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
55.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,485
Avg net price $21,574/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 59

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Memphis

Memphis, TN 71.4 miles from Dyersburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,458
Avg net price $12,397/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 117

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center

Memphis, TN 72.7 miles from Dyersburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
89.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 88%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $66,318
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 29

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Austin Peay State University

Clarksville, TN 117.6 miles from Dyersburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
44.5 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 96%
Graduation rate 42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,301
Avg net price $9,735/yr
Tuition
In‑state$9,006
Out‑of‑state$14,766
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  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 65

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Tennessee State University

Nashville, TN 142.6 miles from Dyersburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
34.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,730
Avg net price $15,796/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 52%
  • Programs offered: 55

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, TN 143.9 miles from Dyersburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
91.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 93%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $91,565
Avg net price $15,846/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 96%
  • Programs offered: 157

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Middle Tennessee State University

Murfreesboro, TN 169.3 miles from Dyersburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,541
Avg net price $13,359/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 106

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Southern Adventist University

Collegedale, TN 252.8 miles from Dyersburg
  • 4 year
45.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,723
Avg net price $24,345/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 81

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Speech Pathology Wages Near Dyersburg

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Tennessee, statewide)
Speech-Language Pathologist$84,630
Audiologist$90,540
Healthcare Support Worker, All Other (incl. SLP Assistants)$47,940

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.

Dyersburg at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population16,075Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$51,846Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+23.0%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited speech pathology schools are near Dyersburg, TN?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering speech pathology programs near Dyersburg. The closest is Freed-Hardeman University in Henderson, TN (58.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Arkansas State University (74.2 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying speech pathology-related roles in Tennessee are: Audiologist ($90,540), Speech-Language Pathologist ($84,630), Healthcare Support Worker, All Other (incl. SLP Assistants) ($47,940). Wages for Dyersburg workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Jackson instead of Dyersburg?

Jackson, TN is 40.7 miles from Dyersburg 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 Dyersburg an affordable place to study speech pathology?

Dyersburg’s median household income of $51,846 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Dyersburg while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Tennessee 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 Dyersburg

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

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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