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 280 degrees granted in Deaf Studies per year, the majority of them are Bachelors degree. Of the 18 students graduating with degrees at the Associates degree level across the US, 83% percent identify as women and 17% percent identify as men. Though students at schools all over the country study Deaf Studies, Maryland has the most graduates. The average annual income for an undergraduate degree in Deaf Studies is $42,750.