Compare 24 Deaf Studies. programs in the South. Average earnings: $37,459.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Deaf Studies tells a different story. Across 24 programs, earnings range from $28,447 to $51,916—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
University of Florida's Deaf Studies program leads with graduates earning $51,916, well above the $37,459 average across all programs. University of Maryland-College Park follows at $50,598, while Towson University delivers $50,084—proving that regional publics compete directly with flagship institutions in this specialized field.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. University of Florida graduates borrow $15,000 and face just a 7% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. Berea College achieves an even better debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.12, with graduates able to pay off student loans with minimal financial strain.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | University Of FloridaPublic | $51,916 | 66 | $15,000 | Excellent | $18,837 | Manageable |
| #2 | $50,598 | 18 | $19,000 | Good | $35,200 | High | |
| #3 | Towson UniversityPublic | $50,084 | 43 | $18,718 | Good | $28,489 | High |
| #4 | $49,258 | 36 | $20,500 | Good | $26,632 | High | |
| #5 | Gallaudet UniversityPrivate | $48,417 | 17 | $18,000 | Good | $15,442 | Challenging |
| #6 | Spelman CollegePrivate | $47,149 | 30 | $25,000 | Manageable | $109,807 | High |
| #7 | $46,611 | 26 | $17,500 | Good | $28,903 | High | |
| #8 | $44,989 | 11 | $17,988 | Good | $15,541 | Challenging | |
| #9 | $42,261 | 51 | $14,000 | Good | $25,072 | High | |
| #10 | $40,073 | 22 | $21,500 | Manageable | $23,585 | High | |
| #11 | $39,531 | 24 | $20,654 | Manageable | $31,890 | High | |
| #12 | Georgetown UniversityPrivate | $39,369 | 27 | $15,500 | Manageable | $33,944 | High |
| #13 | $38,994 | 29 | $21,500 | Manageable | $19,809 | High | |
| #14 | University Of DelawarePublic | $38,124 | 34 | $24,572 | Challenging | $43,000 | High |
| #15 | $35,060 | 25 | $16,500 | Challenging | $13,610 | High | |
| #16 | College Of CharlestonPublic | $35,060 | 12 | $23,250 | High | $35,971 | High |
| #17 | University Of LouisvillePublic | $29,990 | 15 | $20,500 | High | $20,717 | High |
| #18 | Berea CollegePrivate | $29,685 | 6 | $3,591 | Excellent | $0 | Excellent |
| #19 | American UniversityPrivate | $29,685 | 19 | $22,750 | High | $39,169 | High |
| #20 | $28,447 | 28 | $22,858 | High | $14,638 | High | |
| #21 | $23,693 | 7 | $21,500 | High | $31,393 | High | |
| #22 | $23,604 | 17 | $12,950 | High | $8,107 | High | |
| #23 | Vanderbilt UniversityPrivate | $21,964 | 14 | $14,000 | High | $30,844 | High |
| #24 | Georgia State UniversityPublic | $14,442 | 16 | $20,903 | High | $14,837 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
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