Graduate Certificates in Education of the Deaf
Education Levels of Deaf Education Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 34 people earned their graduate certificate in deaf education. This earns it the #527 spot on the list of the most popular graduate certificate programs in the nation.
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 Graduate Certificates
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for deaf education students who are graduate certificate holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in deaf education. About 94.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2 |
| Women | 32 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of deaf education graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 18 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 4 |
Most Popular Deaf Education Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 12 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in deaf education. Learn more about the most popular 12 below:
Gallaudet University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for deaf education majors who are seeking their graduate certificate. 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, 7 people received their graduate certificate in deaf education from Gallaudet. About 100% of this group were women, and 63% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Western Oregon University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in deaf education. Roughly 4,500 attend the school each year. 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, 2 people received their graduate certificate in deaf education from Western Oregon State College. Of these students, 92% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to deaf education that offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Special Education | 1,657 |
| Teaching for Autism | 670 |
| Teaching for Gifted & Talented | 252 |
| Other Special Education & Teaching | 220 |
| Secondary Special Education | 209 |
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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