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 earns it the #526 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree 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 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
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for deaf education students who are master's degree holders.
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.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for deaf education majors who are seeking their master's degree is McDaniel College. 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. About 91% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for deaf education majors who are seeking their master's degree is Boston University. 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. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for deaf education majors who are seeking their master's degree is Lamar 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in deaf education from Lamar University.
The 5th most popular school in the country for deaf education majors who are seeking their master's degree is Gallaudet University. 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. Of these students, 92% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for deaf education majors who are seeking their master's degree is Teachers College at Columbia University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in deaf education from Teachers College. Of these students, 100% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Fontbonne University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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. About 78% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Hunter College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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. About 83% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Texas Woman's University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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. About 94% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio is the 10th 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 $6,419 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. About 100% of this group were women, and 56% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Flagler College - St Augustine is the 11th 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 $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.
The 13th most popular school in the country for deaf education majors who are seeking their master's degree is Vanderbilt University. 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.
The 14th most popular school in the country for deaf education majors who are seeking their master's degree is Idaho State University. 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.
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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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