Master’s Degrees in Disability Studies
Education Levels of Disability Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 53 people earned their master's degree in disability studies. This earns it the #666 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in disability studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Graduate Certificate | 66 |
| Master’s Degree | 53 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 11 |
Earnings of Disability Studies Majors With Master’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
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Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in disability studies. About 88.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 6 |
| Women | 47 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of disability studies master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 34 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
Most Popular Disability Studies Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 3 colleges that offer a master’s degree in disability studies. Learn more about the most popular 3 below:
The most popular school in the United States for disability studies students seekinga master's degree is The Graduate Center, CUNY. Roughly 9,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,930 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their master's degree in disability studies from The Graduate Center. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for disability studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Illinois at Chicago. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,108 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in disability studies from UIC. Of these students, 100% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Minot State University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in disability studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,168 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,352 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their master's degree in disability studies from MSU.
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Below are some popular majors that are similar to disability studies that offer master’s degrees.
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|---|---|
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| African American Studies | 75 |
| Native American Studies | 68 |
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| Latino Studies | 26 |
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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