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2026 Best Education of the Deaf Associate’s Degree Schools

1 Colleges in the United States
12 Education of the Deaf Degrees Awarded
$43,205 Avg Early-Career Salary

Education of the Deaf degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 52 schools to find the best for education of the deaf students.

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Best Schools for Education of the Deaf in the United States

These are the top schools for a associate’s degree in education of the deaf, based on student outcomes and program quality.

Top Schools in Education of the Deaf

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Oakland Community College
Auburn Hills, MI

Leading the list is Oakland Community College, our #1 school for education of the deaf. Set in the suburb of Auburn Hills, Oakland Community College is a very large public institution. Oakland Community College awarded about 12 education of the deaf degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, education of the deaf degree recipients from Oakland Community College generally make around $43,205. Students borrow a median of $15,865 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in education of the deaf from Oakland Community College

Other Education of the Deaf Degree Levels

Explore the best education of the deaf schools at other degree levels:

All Degree Levels in Education of the Deaf
Bachelor's Degrees in Education of the Deaf
Master's Degrees in Education of the Deaf
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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 52 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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