by our College Data Analytics TeamIf you want to know more about Gallaudet University Graduate School, such as what degree programs it offers, how diverse it is, how well it ranks, and more, this is your one-stop resource. You can jump to any section of this page using the following list.
College Factual produces its Best Quality Schools rankings on a yearly basis to recognize those graduate schools that provide an excellent educational experience and are dedicated to helping their students succeed. These rankings are based on components such as post-graduation earnings of students, accumulated student debt of graduates, how much in demand the school is, and faculty and student diversity.
Out of a field of 1,618 colleges and universities considered in the 2027 Best Master’s Degree Schools in the U.S. ranking, Gallaudet University landed the #1,333 spot. Gallaudet also ranked #9 for Best Master’s Degree Schools in District of Columbia.
Gallaudet was ranked #746 in the 2027 Best Doctorate Schools in the United States ranking out of the 892 schools that were included in the ranking. For the Best Doctorate Degree Schools in District of Columbia, Gallaudet came in at #8.
During the most recent year for which data is available, 460 graduate students attended Gallaudet University. College Factual looked at the demographics of these students to determine how diverse the population is. Keep reading to learn more.
Women make up 76.3% of the total graduate student body at Gallaudet while men make up 23.7%. These percentages may be different for specific degree programs.
Racial-ethnic minorities* make up 35.4% of the graduate student population at Gallaudet. Gallaudet is popular with people from outside the United States, too. International students make up 5.7% of the graduate student population. For more details on graduate school diversity at the school, check out the chart below. If you click on it, you’ll be taken to a page with more details.
The average tuition and fees for full-time graduate students is not available due to a lack of data.
The typical graduate student at Gallaudet who borrowed carries a median debt of $24,123.
Master’s degree recipients from Gallaudet earn an average early-career salary of $70,971.
Early-career pay varies by field of study. The following table shows the graduate fields of study at Gallaudet with the highest average early-career salaries for recent graduates.
| Graduate Field of Study | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|
| Communication Sciences | $79,796 |
| American Sign Language | $70,823 |
| Social Work | $60,356 |
| Business Administration & Management | $60,144 |
| Special Education | $57,944 |
Gallaudet University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Washington, District of Columbia. The location of the school is great for students who enjoy the amenities of city life. Get more details about the location of Gallaudet University.
Contact details for Gallaudet are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 800 Florida Ave, NE, Washington, DC 20002-3695 |
| Phone: | 202-651-5000 |
| Website: | www.gallaudet.edu |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/pages/Gallaudet-University/62082505853 |
| Twitter: | www.twitter.com/gallaudetu |
Around 60.9% of Gallaudet graduate students took at least one course online. Roughly 42.2% of all grad students took courses exclusively online.
Listed here are the degree programs in which the school awarded master’s degrees.
| Masters Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| American Sign Language | 38 | $70,823 |
| Business Administration & Management | 11 | — |
| Communication Sciences | 31 | $79,796 |
| Computer Information Systems | 6 | — |
| Economics | 5 | — |
| Ethnic Studies | 3 | — |
| General Education | 1 | — |
| General Psychology | 11 | — |
| Social Work | 21 | $60,356 |
| Special Education | 9 | — |
| Student Counseling | 2 | — |
As with the master’s degree programs, only the programs that awarded doctorate degrees are shown here.
| Doctorate Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| American Sign Language | 3 | — |
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | 9 | — |
| Communication Sciences | 12 | — |
| Linguistics & Literature | 2 | — |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 1 | — |
Listed here are the programs in which Gallaudet University awarded a graduate certificate.
| Graduate Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies | 5 | — |
| Homeland Security | 4 | — |
Listed here are the programs in which Gallaudet University awarded a post-masters certificate.
| Post-Masters Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Special Education | 5 | — |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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