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2026 Best Deaf Studies Schools in District of Columbia

1 Colleges in the United States
21 Deaf Studies Degrees Awarded
$31,541 Avg Early-Career Salary

Deaf Studies degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their deaf studies programs.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 1 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for deaf studies students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Deaf Studies in District of Columbia

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the deaf studies degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Deaf Studies

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Gallaudet University
Washington, DC

Gallaudet University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in deaf studies. Set in the city of Washington, Gallaudet University is a small private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 47%. There were roughly 21 deaf studies students who graduated with this degree at Gallaudet University in the most recent data year. Deaf Studies graduates of Gallaudet University earn a median of $31,541 early in their careers. Gallaudet University graduates carry a median of $28,125 in student loans. Read more about the deaf studies program at Gallaudet University

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 1 school evaluated.

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