Doctor’s Degrees in Education of the Deaf
Education Levels of Deaf Education Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 5 people earned their doctor's degree in deaf education. This makes it the 594th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
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 |
| Graduate Certificate | 34 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 5 |
Earnings of Deaf Education Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for deaf education majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for deaf education majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in deaf education. About 60.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2 |
| Women | 3 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of deaf education doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Most Popular Deaf Education Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 3 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in deaf education. Learn more about the most popular 3 below:
Lamar University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in deaf education. Each year, around 16,600 students seeking various degrees attend the 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, 1 people received their doctor's degree in deaf education from Lamar University. About 60% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to deaf education that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Special Education | 201 |
| Other Special Education & Teaching | 6 |
| Teaching for Emotional Disturbances | 2 |
| Teaching for Mental Retardation | 2 |
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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