Compare 35 Deaf Studies. programs in the Northeast. Average earnings: $39,884.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Deaf Studies tells a different story. Across 35 programs, earnings range from $36,426 to $56,883—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
Wellesley College's Deaf Studies program leads with graduates earning $56,883, well above the $39,884 average. But the real story is accessibility: Wheaton College (Massachusetts) delivers $55,761 with a 71% acceptance rate, while Rutgers University-New Brunswick produces $54,339 graduates—proving strong programs exist beyond elite admissions.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Wellesley graduates borrow $10,000 and face just a 4% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. For families considering parent loans, CUNY Hunter College leads with a 16.1% family burden—manageable payments that won't strain post-graduation budgets.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Wellesley CollegePrivate | $56,883 | 20 | $10,000 | Excellent | $38,825 | Challenging |
| #2 | $55,761 | 31 | $26,000 | Good | $58,410 | High | |
| #3 | $54,339 | 26 | $21,500 | Good | $25,294 | Challenging | |
| #4 | Mount Holyoke CollegePrivate | $52,260 | 11 | $22,902 | Good | $31,129 | High |
| #5 | Cuny Hunter CollegePublic | $51,744 | 35 | $11,000 | Excellent | $20,252 | Manageable |
| #6 | $51,688 | 17 | $26,814 | Manageable | $36,545 | High | |
| #7 | $50,330 | 23 | $22,250 | Good | $28,000 | High | |
| #8 | $49,321 | 23 | $22,763 | Good | $26,243 | High | |
| #9 | Brandeis UniversityPrivate | $48,239 | 20 | $25,648 | Manageable | $35,451 | High |
| #10 | Cuny Brooklyn CollegePublic | $48,233 | 91 | $11,000 | Excellent | $17,273 | Manageable |
| #11 | $47,738 | 23 | $18,750 | Good | $23,871 | High | |
| #12 | $46,697 | 23 | $21,500 | Manageable | $35,000 | High | |
| #13 | $44,656 | 20 | $21,974 | Manageable | $17,163 | High | |
| #14 | Binghamton UniversityPublic | $44,403 | 24 | $18,500 | Good | $27,270 | High |
| #15 | Cuny City CollegePublic | $44,363 | 42 | $11,990 | Excellent | $17,460 | Challenging |
| #16 | Temple UniversityPublic | $42,986 | 20 | $24,395 | Manageable | $36,495 | High |
| #17 | Smith CollegePrivate | $42,607 | 28 | $17,550 | Manageable | $30,366 | High |
| #18 | Brown UniversityPrivate | $41,565 | 11 | $11,428 | Good | $48,245 | High |
| #19 | Amherst CollegePrivate | $40,120 | 20 | $13,740 | Good | $47,598 | High |
| #20 | $36,426 | 43 | $25,000 | Challenging | $38,368 | High | |
| #21 | Dartmouth CollegePrivate | $35,420 | 22 | $17,500 | Challenging | $44,481 | High |
| #22 | Stony Brook UniversityPublic | $35,416 | 14 | $18,228 | Challenging | $21,400 | High |
| #23 | Yale UniversityPrivate | $35,060 | 44 | $12,975 | Manageable | $29,769 | High |
| #24 | Rhode Island CollegePublic | $35,060 | 6 | $20,500 | Challenging | $14,512 | High |
| #25 | Northeastern UniversityPrivate | $32,569 | 8 | $24,250 | High | $34,984 | High |
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