2027 Best Value Deaf Studies Schools
[Deaf Studies](/majors/ethnic-cultural-gender-studies/ethnic-studies/deaf-studies/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 17 schools to find the best return on investment for deaf studies students.
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Finding the Best Value Deaf Studies School for You
Where you study deaf studies affects both what you pay and what you earn. That is why we developed our Best Value Deaf Studies Schools ranking. We score each school on the balance of tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the best value.
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2027 Best Value Deaf Studies Schools in the United States
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the deaf studies degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Deaf Studies Schools
California State University Fresno earned the #1 spot for value among deaf studies schools in the United States. Set in the city of Fresno, California State University Fresno is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $7,341, compared with $19,941 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $15,598 to complete the deaf studies program here. Early-career deaf studies graduates make about $49,502. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 95% of applicants are accepted.
California State University Northridge is a great value for students pursuing a degree in deaf studies, landing the #2 spot this year. California State University Northridge is a very large public school located in the city of Northridge. In-state tuition and fees average $7,458, with out-of-state students paying around $20,058. Deaf Studies graduates carry a median of $15,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, deaf studies degree recipients from California State University Northridge generally make around $26,767. That is a strong return on a $15,000 median debt. California State University Northridge admits about 93% of applicants.
Students looking for strong value in deaf studies will find it at Sinclair Community College, which ranked #3. Located in the city of Dayton, Sinclair Community College is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $3,675 in tuition and fees, compared with $8,556 for out-of-state students. Deaf Studies graduates carry a median of $12,525 in student loans. Early-career deaf studies graduates make about $35,348. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Students looking for strong value in deaf studies will find it at Stark State College, which ranked #4. Stark State College is a large public school located in the suburb of North Canton. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,790, with out-of-state students paying around $7,886. Deaf Studies graduates carry a median of $17,349 in student loans. Early-career deaf studies graduates make about $42,724. Set against $17,349 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
California State University Sacramento is a great value for students pursuing a degree in deaf studies, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the city of Sacramento, California State University Sacramento is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,018, compared with $20,618 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for deaf studies graduates is $18,120. Soon after graduation, deaf studies degree recipients from California State University Sacramento generally make around $30,628. Set against $18,120 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 94% of applicants are accepted.
California State University Long Beach landed the #6 spot for deaf studies value this year. Set in the city of Long Beach, California State University Long Beach is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $7,374 in tuition and fees, compared with $19,974 for out-of-state students. Deaf Studies graduates carry a median of $12,187 in student loans. Deaf Studies graduates of California State University Long Beach earn a median of $27,726 early in their careers. Set against $12,187 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 46% of applicants are accepted.
The Community College Of Baltimore County ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value deaf studies schools. Set in the suburb of Baltimore, The Community College Of Baltimore County is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,110 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $10,182. Typical student debt for deaf studies graduates is $18,038. Early-career deaf studies graduates make about $52,440. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Western Kentucky University came in at #8 for value in deaf studies this year. Western Kentucky University is a large public school located in the city of Bowling Green. In-state tuition and fees average $11,652, while out-of-state students pay about $27,000. Deaf Studies graduates carry a median of $24,499 in student loans. Early-career deaf studies graduates make about $44,778. Set against $24,499 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 94%.
Phoenix College earned the #9 position for value in deaf studies this year. Phoenix College is a large public school located in the city of Phoenix. Students from in state pay about $2,358 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $8,959. Typical student debt for deaf studies graduates is $15,204. Deaf Studies graduates of Phoenix College earn a median of $51,053 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
University Of Memphis landed the #10 spot for deaf studies value this year. Located in the city of Memphis, University Of Memphis is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $10,728, compared with $15,384 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $32,000 to complete the deaf studies program here. Deaf Studies graduates of University Of Memphis earn a median of $48,890 early in their careers. Set against $32,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Memphis admits about 72% of applicants.
Towson University earned the #11 position for value in deaf studies this year. Located in the city of Towson, Towson University is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,728, compared with $29,820 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $22,250 to complete the deaf studies program here. Early-career deaf studies graduates make about $32,740. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 82% of applicants are accepted.
Gallaudet University came in at #12 for value in deaf studies this year. Gallaudet University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $19,654. Deaf Studies graduates carry a median of $28,125 in student loans. Early-career deaf studies graduates make about $31,541. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 58% of applicants are accepted.
Georgia State University earned the #13 position for value in deaf studies this year. Set in the city of Atlanta, Georgia State University is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $8,664, with out-of-state students paying around $24,840. Typical student debt for deaf studies graduates is $31,000. Deaf Studies graduates of Georgia State University earn a median of $27,932 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $31,000 median debt. Georgia State University admits about 55% of applicants.
Central Michigan University placed #14 among the best values for deaf studies. Located in the town of Mount Pleasant, Central Michigan University is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $15,480. Typical student debt for deaf studies graduates is $27,857. Early-career deaf studies graduates make about $50,688. That is a strong return on a $27,857 median debt. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.
Ohio University Main Campus landed the #15 spot for deaf studies value this year. Ohio University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the town of Athens. Students from in state pay about $14,158 in tuition and fees, compared with $24,838 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $24,546 to complete the deaf studies program here. Early-career deaf studies graduates make about $49,736. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 85% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Cincinnati Main Campus ranked #16 on our 2027 list of the best value deaf studies schools. Located in the city of Cincinnati, University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,363, while out-of-state students pay about $28,697. Deaf Studies graduates carry a median of $23,530 in student loans. Soon after graduation, deaf studies degree recipients from University Of Cincinnati Main Campus generally make around $58,659. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 85%.
Piedmont International University earned the #17 position for value in deaf studies this year. Located in the city of Winston-Salem, Piedmont International University is a small private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $17,575. Typical student debt for deaf studies graduates is $28,154. Deaf Studies graduates of Piedmont International University earn a median of $61,421 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $28,154 median debt. Roughly 40% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 17 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 17 ranked schools only.
- 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).
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