Disability Studies Undergraduate Certificates
A undergraduate certificate in Disability Studies is offered at 28 colleges in the United States, where you can earn aundergraduate certificate 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, 5.3% 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 (this page) | 19 |
| Associate’s Degree | 7 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 83 |
| Master’s Degree | 373 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 10 |
Earnings of Disability Studies Majors With Undergraduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with aundergraduate certificate in Disability Studies of $46,128 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| 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 undergraduate certificate is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their undergraduate certificate in Disability Studies. About 78.9% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 4 |
| Women | 15 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Disability Studies graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10 | 52.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 | 15.8% |
| Black or African American | 5 | 26.3% |
| International Students | 1 | 5.3% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 5.3% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Disability Studies Programs for Undergraduate Certificates
There are 34 colleges that offer a undergraduate certificate in Disability Studies. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Disability Studies students seeking a undergraduate certificate is University of Wisconsin-Madison. During the most recent year for which we have data, 176 people received their undergraduate 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.
CUNY Graduate School and University Center comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Disability Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 97 people received their undergraduate certificate in Disability Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate 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 undergraduate certificates in Disability Studies. This school awarded 41 undergraduate 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 Georgia is a popular choice for Disability Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 31 undergraduate certificates in Disability Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 31 undergraduate certificates in Disability Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificates in Disability Studies. This school awarded 18 undergraduate certificates in Disability Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificates in Disability Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their undergraduate 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 comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Disability Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their undergraduate 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.
Nassau Community College is a popular choice for Disability Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 9 undergraduate certificates in Disability Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificates in Disability Studies. This school awarded 9 undergraduate certificates in Disability Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificates in Disability Studies. This school awarded 9 undergraduate 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.
Syracuse University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Disability Studies. This school awarded 8 undergraduate certificates in Disability Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificates in Disability Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their undergraduate certificate in Disability Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate 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 undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 5 undergraduate certificates in Disability Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their undergraduate certificate in Disability Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Disability Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Aurora University is a popular choice for Disability Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their undergraduate 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.
National Louis University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Disability Studies. This school awarded 3 undergraduate 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 California-Los Angeles comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Disability Studies. This school awarded 3 undergraduate certificates in Disability Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their undergraduate certificate in Disability Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Disability Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Rochester comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Disability Studies. This school awarded 3 undergraduate certificates in Disability Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate 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 undergraduate 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
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