Master’s Degrees in Education of the Deaf
Education Levels of Deaf Education Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 117 people 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 | 117 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 79 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 61 |
| Associate Degree | 39 |
| Graduate Certificate | 34 |
| Basic Certificate | 15 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 5 |
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 89.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 12 |
| Women | 105 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of deaf education master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 68 |
| International Students | 7 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 7 |
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 $9,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,560 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in deaf education from Western Oregon State College.
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 $48,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,864 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in deaf education from McDaniel. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women.
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 $63,798 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,798 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in deaf education from Boston U. Of these students, 63% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Lamar University is the 3rd 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 $6,228 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,471 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in deaf education from Lamar University.
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 $18,292 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,144 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in deaf education from Gallaudet. About 92% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $28,276 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,950 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in deaf education from Fontbonne University. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.
Teachers College at Columbia University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in deaf education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in deaf education from Teachers College. About 100% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Hunter College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in deaf education. Roughly 24,000 attend the school each year. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in deaf education from Hunter. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
Texas Woman's University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in deaf education. Each year, around 16,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,712 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,184 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in deaf education from TWU. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women.
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 $6,419 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,239 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in deaf education from UT Health San Antonio. Around 56% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Flagler College - St Augustine comes in at #11 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 $25,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in deaf education from Flagler St. Augustine.
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 $61,618 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,744 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in deaf education from Vanderbilt.
Idaho State University is the 14th 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 $5,992 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,904 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their master's degree in deaf education from ISU.
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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 | 14,052 |
| Teaching for Multiple Disabilities | 1,191 |
| Elementary Special Education | 1,076 |
| Early Childhood Special Education | 892 |
| Other Special Education & Teaching | 582 |
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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