Deaf Studies

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#1 #1 Best College for Deaf Studies in the U.S. Phoenix College Phoenix, AZ Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $11,555 Median Starting Salary $53,001
#2 #2 Best College for Deaf Studies in the U.S. Northwestern Connecticut Community College Winsted, CT Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $9,801 Median Starting Salary $53,001
#3 #3 Best College for Deaf Studies in the U.S. Delta College University Center, MI Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $6,113 Median Starting Salary $53,001
#4 #4 Best College for Deaf Studies in the U.S. Portland Community College Portland, OR Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $10,166 Median Starting Salary $53,001
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About Deaf Studies

A program that focuses on the sociological, historical and linguistic aspects of the deaf and hearing impaired, and that prepares individuals to work with the deaf and hearing impaired. Includes instruction in American Sign Language, deaf studies, American deaf culture, structure of American Sign Language, history of the American deaf community, and civil rights of deaf people.

For all the 317 degrees granted in Deaf Studies per year, the majority of them are Bachelors degree. Of the 21 students graduating with degrees at the Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years level across the US, 95% percent identify as women and 5% percent identify as men. Though students at schools all over the country study Deaf Studies, Arizona has the most graduates. The average annual income for an undergraduate degree in Deaf Studies is $42,750.

Popularity of Deaf Studies Degrees in the U.S.

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Careers

The highest paying career for Deaf Studies majors is Interpreters and Translators. However, something else to consider is how much demand there is for specific positions. A career that is in high need that a degree in Deaf Studies can prepare you for is Interpreters and Translators.