Disability Studies Basic Certificates
A basic certificate in Disability Studies is offered at 28 colleges in the United States, where you can earn abasic certificate in Disability Studies. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about19% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.4% of Disability Studies graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Disability Studies Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 492 students earned theirDisability Studies majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Disability Studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 19 |
| Associate’s Degree | 7 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 83 |
| Master’s Degree | 373 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 10 |
Earnings of Disability Studies Majors With Basic Certificates (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with abasic certificate in Disability Studies of $46,128 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $32,619 |
| 4 years | $46,128 |
| 5 years | $53,144 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their basic certificate in Disability Studies. About 92.0% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 19 |
| Women | 218 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Disability Studies graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 190 | 80.2% |
| Asian | 11 | 4.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 | 7.6% |
| Black or African American | 5 | 2.1% |
| Two or More Races | 10 | 4.2% |
| Race Unknown | 2 | 0.8% |
| International Students | 1 | 0.4% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 0.4% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Disability Studies Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 34 colleges that offer a basic certificate in Disability Studies. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of Wisconsin-Madison tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Disability Studies majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 176 people received their basic certificate in Disability Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Disability Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Graduate School and University Center is a popular choice for Disability Studies majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 97 basic certificates in Disability Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Disability Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Chicago comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Disability Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their basic certificate in Disability Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia is a popular choice for Disability Studies majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their basic certificate in Disability Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Iowa comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Disability Studies. This school awarded 31 basic certificates in Disability Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a popular choice for Disability Studies majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 18 basic certificates in Disability Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
William Paterson University of New Jersey is a popular choice for Disability Studies majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their basic certificate in Disability Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Virginia Commonwealth University is a popular choice for Disability Studies majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their basic certificate in Disability Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Disability Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Nassau Community College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Disability Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their basic certificate in Disability Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arizona is a popular choice for Disability Studies majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 9 basic certificates in Disability Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Disability Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maine is a popular choice for Disability Studies majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 9 basic certificates in Disability Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Disability Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Syracuse University is a popular choice for Disability Studies majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their basic certificate in Disability Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Disability Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Toledo is a popular choice for Disability Studies majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 6 basic certificates in Disability Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Disability Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lipscomb University is a popular choice for Disability Studies majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 5 basic certificates in Disability Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
American University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Disability Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their basic certificate in Disability Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Disability Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Aurora University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Disability Studies. This school awarded 3 basic certificates in Disability Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
National Louis University is a popular choice for Disability Studies majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 3 basic certificates in Disability Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Disability Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles is a popular choice for Disability Studies majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 3 basic certificates in Disability Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is a popular choice for Disability Studies majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 3 basic certificates in Disability Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Rochester is a popular choice for Disability Studies majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their basic certificate in Disability Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Disability Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Disability Studies that also offer basic certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Women’s Studies | 2,746 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 2,431 |
| African-American/Black Studies | 922 |
| Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies | 698 |
| American Indian/Native American Studies | 560 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.