Deaf Studies programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 34 schools to find the best for deaf studies students.
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Choosing a Great Deaf Studies School
The school you choose for deaf studies can shape your career. To help, we created our Best Deaf Studies Schools rankings. Our overall ranking combines our degree-level rankings, weighted by degrees awarded at each level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
We offer several rankings, including this Best Deaf Studies Schools list, to help you decide. Want schools in a particular part of the country? Narrow the list by region or state.
To further help you make the college decision, we have developed a unique tool called College Combat that lets you compare schools on the factors that matter most to you.
Ohio University Main Campus is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in deaf studies. Ohio University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the town of Athens. Ohio University Main Campus graduates 65% of students within six years. About 28 deaf studies degrees were awarded at Ohio University Main Campus in the most recent year. Deaf Studies graduates of Ohio University Main Campus earn a median of $49,736 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $24,546.
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A rank of #2 makes Towson University one of the top schools for deaf studies. Located in the city of Towson, Towson University is a very large public university. Towson University graduates 70% of students within six years. There were roughly 15 deaf studies students who graduated with this degree at Towson University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, deaf studies degree recipients from Towson University generally make around $32,740. Students borrow a median of $22,250 to complete this degree.
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A rank of #3 makes Central Michigan University one of the top schools for deaf studies. Set in the town of Mount Pleasant, Central Michigan University is a large public institution. Central Michigan University graduates 59% of students within six years. About 12 deaf studies degrees were awarded at Central Michigan University in the most recent year. Graduates of the deaf studies program make about $50,688 in their early career. Central Michigan University graduates carry a median of $27,857 in student loans.
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A rank of #4 makes California State University Long Beach one of the top schools for deaf studies. This very large public university is located in the city of Long Beach. About 69% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 25 deaf studies students who graduated with this degree at California State University Long Beach in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, deaf studies degree recipients from California State University Long Beach generally make around $27,726. Students borrow a median of $12,187 to complete this degree.
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A rank of #5 makes California State University Sacramento one of the top schools for deaf studies. Set in the city of Sacramento, California State University Sacramento is a very large public institution. California State University Sacramento graduates 56% of students within six years. About 13 deaf studies degrees were awarded at California State University Sacramento in the most recent year. Students who receive their deaf studies degree from California State University Sacramento earn around $30,628 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $18,120.
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California State University Northridge ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best deaf studies schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Northridge. About 57% of students finish within six years. About 89 deaf studies degrees were awarded at California State University Northridge in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, deaf studies degree recipients from California State University Northridge generally make around $26,767. California State University Northridge graduates carry a median of $15,000 in student loans.
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The Community College Of Baltimore County came in at #7 for deaf studies this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Baltimore. The Community College Of Baltimore County awarded about 23 deaf studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the deaf studies program make about $52,440 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $18,038 to complete this degree.
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Sinclair Community College ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best deaf studies schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Dayton. Sinclair Community College awarded about 36 deaf studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their deaf studies degree from Sinclair Community College earn around $35,348 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $12,525.
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Phoenix College earned the #9 position for deaf studies this year. This large public university is located in the city of Phoenix. About 13 deaf studies degrees were awarded at Phoenix College in the most recent year. Students who receive their deaf studies degree from Phoenix College earn around $51,053 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $15,204.
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Henry Ford Community College placed #10 among the best deaf studies schools. Set in the city of Dearborn, Henry Ford Community College is a large public institution. Henry Ford Community College awarded about 13 deaf studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the deaf studies program make about $36,247 in their early career. Henry Ford Community College graduates carry a median of $18,876 in student loans.
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Gallaudet University landed the #11 spot for deaf studies this year. Gallaudet University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington. Roughly 47% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 21 deaf studies degrees were awarded at Gallaudet University in the most recent year. Deaf Studies graduates of Gallaudet University earn a median of $31,541 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $28,125.
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Stark State College earned the #12 position for deaf studies this year. Stark State College is a large public school located in the suburb of North Canton. Stark State College awarded about 23 deaf studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the deaf studies program make about $42,724 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $17,349 to complete this degree.
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Piedmont International University landed the #13 spot for deaf studies this year. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Winston-Salem. Piedmont International University graduates 21% of students within six years. About 12 deaf studies degrees were awarded at Piedmont International University in the most recent year. Deaf Studies graduates of Piedmont International University earn a median of $61,421 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $28,154.
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This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 34 schools evaluated.
The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
