Disability Studies Master’s Degrees
There are 28 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in Disability Studies. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and42% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 3.8% 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 (this page) | 373 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 10 |
Earnings of Disability Studies Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Disability Studies of $46,128 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| 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)
The data on debt ranges for Disability Studies majors who have their master’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 81.1% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 10 |
| Women | 43 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Disability Studies graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29 | 54.7% |
| Asian | 3 | 5.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 | 17.0% |
| Black or African American | 8 | 15.1% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 3.8% |
| International Students | 2 | 3.8% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 3.8% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Disability Studies Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 34 colleges that offer a master’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 master's degree is University of Wisconsin-Madison. This school awarded 176 master'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.
CUNY Graduate School and University Center comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Disability Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 97 people received their master's degree in Disability Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree 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 master's degrees in Disability Studies. This school awarded 41 master'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 is a popular choice for Disability Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their master'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 Iowa comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Disability Studies. This school awarded 31 master'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.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a popular choice for Disability Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in Disability Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Disability Studies. This school awarded 12 master'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.
Virginia Commonwealth University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Disability Studies. This school awarded 10 master's degrees in Disability Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree 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 master's degrees in Disability Studies. This school awarded 9 master's degrees in Disability Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Disability Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arizona comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Disability Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in Disability Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Disability Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maine comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Disability Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master'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.
Syracuse University is a popular choice for Disability Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 8 master's degrees in Disability Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Disability Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Toledo comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Disability Studies. This school awarded 6 master'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.
Lipscomb University is a popular choice for Disability Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 5 master's degrees in Disability Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master'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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master'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 is a popular choice for Disability Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 3 master'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 California-Los Angeles is a popular choice for Disability Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 3 master's degrees in Disability Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master'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 is a popular choice for Disability Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in Disability Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master’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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