Disability Studies Doctor’s Degrees
There are 28 colleges and universities across the nation that offer adoctor’s degree in Disability Studies. This degree is more popular with female students, and about40% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 10.0% of Disability Studies graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Disability Studies Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 492 degrees were awarded toDisability 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 (this page) | 10 |
Earnings of Disability Studies Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree 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
This degree is more popular with female students. About 70.0% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 3 |
| Women | 7 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Disability Studies graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5 | 50.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 | 30.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 10.0% |
| International Students | 1 | 10.0% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 10.0% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Disability Studies Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 34 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Disability Studies. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Disability Studies students seeking a doctor's degree is University of Wisconsin-Madison. During the most recent year for which we have data, 176 people received their doctor's degree in Disability Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Disability Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Graduate School and University Center comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Disability Studies. This school awarded 97 doctor's degrees 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 Illinois Chicago comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Disability Studies. This school awarded 41 doctor's degrees 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 Georgia comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Disability Studies. This school awarded 31 doctor's degrees in Disability Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Disability Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Iowa is a popular choice for Disability Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their doctor's degree in Disability Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Disability Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Disability Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their doctor's degree in Disability Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Disability Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
William Paterson University of New Jersey comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Disability Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree 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 comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Disability Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in Disability Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Nassau Community College is a popular choice for Disability Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in Disability Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Disability Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arizona is a popular choice for Disability Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 9 doctor's degrees 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 Maine comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Disability Studies. This school awarded 9 doctor's degrees in Disability Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Disability Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Syracuse University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Disability Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree 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 Toledo is a popular choice for Disability Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in Disability Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Disability Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lipscomb University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Disability Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in Disability Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Disability Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
American University is a popular choice for Disability Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in Disability Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Aurora University is a popular choice for Disability Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in Disability Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
National Louis University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Disability Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree 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 California-Los Angeles is a popular choice for Disability Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in Disability Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Disability Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is a popular choice for Disability Studies majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree 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 Rochester comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Disability Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in Disability Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree 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 doctor’s degrees.
| 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
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