Demographic Infographic: Professionals
This infographic shares information about the demographics of professionals who responded to the survey. This includes their race and ethnicity, their work roles, and if they are members of traditionally underserved groups (TUGs). Check out the infographic for more information.
Professionals’ Race/Ethnicity

86% - White
4% - Hispanic
3% - Black/African American
3% - 2+ Races
1% - Asian
2% - Additional Races *
2% - No Response
* Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, Native American, Alaskan Native

The majority (86%) of professionals who responded identified as White.
Twelve percent of parents/caregivers who
responded identified as Hispanic or People of Color.
Professionals’ Race/Ethnicity
Race/Ethnicity | Percentage |
---|---|
White | 86% |
Hispanic | 4% |
Black/African American | 3% |
2+ Races | 3% |
Asian | 1% |
Additional Races * | 1% |
No Response | 2% |
The majority (86%) of professionals who responded identified as White.
Twelve percent of parents/caregivers who
responded identified as Hispanic or People of Color.
* Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, Native American, Alaskan Native
Professionals' Hearing Status

74% - Hearing
17% - Deaf
7% - Hard of Hearing
2% - No Response

The majority (74%) of professionals who responded self-identified as Hearing.
Professionals' Hearing Status
Hearing Status | Percentage |
---|---|
Hearing | 74% |
Deaf | 17% |
Hard of Hearing | 7% |
No Response | 2% |
The majority (74%) of professionals who responded self-identified as Hearing.
Professionals' Work Roles

Classroom Teacher - 22%
Itinerant Teacher - 17%
Audiologist/SLP - 13%
Other - 11%
Interpreter - 10%
School/Administrator - 8%
Early Intervention Professional - 4%
Outreach Service Provider - 4%
Social Worker, Psychologist - 4%
University Faculty/Staff - 3%
Classroom Aide - 2%
Allied Medical Professional - 1%
Undergraduate or Graduate Student - 1%
No Response - 1%

The top professional role reported is classroom teacher at 22%.
Professionals' Work Roles
Role | Percentage |
---|---|
Classroom Teacher | 22% |
Itinerant Teacher | 17% |
Audiologist/SLP | 13% |
Other | 11% |
Interpreter | 10% |
School/Administrator | 8% |
Early Intervention Professional | 4% |
Outreach Service Provider | 4% |
Social Worker, Psychologist | 4% |
University Faculty/Staff | 3% |
Classroom Aide | 2% |
Allied Medical Professional | 1% |
Undergraduate or Graduate Student | 1% |
No Response | 1% |
Top Five Most Reported Work Roles by Hearing Status
Professional Role (by N)
Hearing Status (by colors)

Classroom Teacher: N=186 - Hearing: 55% / Deaf: 33% / Hard of Hearing: 12%
Itinerant Teacher: N=141 - Hearing: 51% / Deaf: 44% / Hard of Hearing: 5%
Audiologist/SLP: N=109 - Hearing: 91% / Hard of Hearing: 9%
Interpreter: N=85 - Hearing: 98% / Deaf: 1% / Hard of Hearing: 1%
School/Adminstrator: N=68 - Hearing: 76% / Deaf: 21% / Hard of Hearing: 3%
Important Note: Excluded No Reponse for Hearing Status and Other for Work Role

The percentage of professionals who identify as deaf varies widely, from 1% among interpreters to 44% among itinerant teachers.
Top Five Most Reported Work Roles by Hearing Status
Professional Role | Total (N) | Hearing (%) | Deaf (%) | Hard of Hearing (%) |
---|---|---|---|---|
Classroom Teacher | 186 | 55% | 33% | 12% |
Itinerant Teacher | 141 | 51% | 44% | 5% |
Audiologist/SLP | 109 | 91% | 0% | 9% |
Interpreter | 85 | 0% | 98% | 2% |
School Administrator | 68 | 76% | 21% | 3% |
The percentage of professionals who identify as deaf varies widely, from 1% among interpreters to 44% among itinerant teachers.
Important Note: Excluded No Reponse for Hearing Status and Other for Work Role
Professionals' Work Setting

Most professionals reported working at either a Public School (35%) or a School for the Deaf (26%).
* Home School and GED Program
Professionals' Work Setting
Children’s Current Educational Setting | Percentage |
---|---|
School for the Deaf | 35% |
Public School | 25% |
Early Intervention Program | 13% |
Program for Deaf Students within Public School | 9% |
Private School | 6% |
Other | 5% |
College/Technical Training Program | 3% |
No Response | 3% |
Nontraditional Program * | >1% |
Private Practice, Hospital, Community-Based Practice | >1% |
Most parents/caregivers reported that their children attended a School for the Deaf (35%) or a Public School (25%).
* Home School and GED Program