Master’s Degrees in Education of the Deaf
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Education Levels of Deaf Education Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 97 students earned their master's degree in deaf education. This makes it the 71st most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in deaf education at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 97 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 87 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 80 |
| Basic Certificate | 48 |
| Associate Degree | 33 |
| Graduate Certificate | 14 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 4 |
Earnings of Deaf Education Majors With Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for deaf education majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for deaf education majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in deaf education. About 85.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 14 |
| Women | 83 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of deaf education master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 69 |
| International Students | 5 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 4 |
Most Popular Deaf Education Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 20 colleges that offer a master’s degree in deaf education. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for deaf education students seekinga master's degree is Western Oregon University. Each year, around 4,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,460 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,560 per year. The deaf education program at Western Oregon University awarded 16 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 88% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
McDaniel College is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in deaf education. Roughly 2,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $46,336 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,468 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 master's degrees were handed out to deaf education majors at McDaniel. About 64% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Boston University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in deaf education. Each year, around 32,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,560 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 master's degrees were handed out to deaf education majors at Boston U. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
Lamar University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in deaf education. Each year, around 16,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,228 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,471 per year. The deaf education program at Lamar University awarded 10 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 70% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Gallaudet University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in deaf education. Each year, around 1,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,512 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,180 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 people received their master's degree in deaf education from Gallaudet. About 89% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Teachers College at Columbia University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in deaf education. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 master's degrees were handed out to deaf education majors at Teachers College. Of these students, 100% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Fontbonne University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in deaf education. Roughly 1,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $27,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,950 per year. The deaf education program at Fontbonne University awarded 8 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
Hunter College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in deaf education. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. The deaf education program at Hunter College awarded 7 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 100% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Texas Woman's University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in deaf education. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,616 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,112 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 master's degrees were handed out to deaf education majors at TWU. About 100% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in deaf education. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,232 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,239 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their master's degree in deaf education from UT Health San Antonio. About 100% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Flagler College - St Augustine comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in deaf education. Roughly 2,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,540 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,864 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their master's degree in deaf education from Flagler St. Augustine. About 75% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 12th most popular school in the country for deaf education majors who are seeking their master's degree is California Lutheran University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,450 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 master's degrees were handed out to deaf education majors at CLU. About 100% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Vanderbilt University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in deaf education. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,600 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 master's degrees were handed out to deaf education majors at Vanderbilt.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to deaf education that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Special Education | 15,631 |
| Teaching for Multiple Disabilities | 1,580 |
| Elementary Special Education | 1,006 |
| Early Childhood Special Education | 685 |
| Other Special Education & Teaching | 645 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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