American Sign Language Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 189 colleges and universities across the nation that offer abachelor’s degree in American Sign Language. This degree is more popular with female students, and about28% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.6% of American Sign Language graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of American Sign Language Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 2,311 degrees were awarded toAmerican Sign Language majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in American Sign Language at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 211 |
| Associate’s Degree | 744 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 497 |
| Master’s Degree | 837 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 4 |
Earnings of American Sign Language Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding abachelor’s degree in American Sign Language of $38,080 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $36,601 |
| 4 years | $38,080 |
| 5 years | $43,723 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor’s degree in American Sign Language. About 89.3% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 53 |
| Women | 444 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of American Sign Language graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 353 | 71.0% |
| Asian | 6 | 1.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 65 | 13.1% |
| Black or African American | 23 | 4.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 22 | 4.4% |
| Race Unknown | 23 | 4.6% |
| International Students | 3 | 0.6% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 0.6% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular American Sign Language Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 218 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in American Sign Language. Learn more about the most popular below:
Tarrant County College District tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for American Sign Language majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 85 bachelor's degrees in American Sign Language in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Gallaudet University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in American Sign Language. This school awarded 59 bachelor's degrees in American Sign Language in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in American Sign Language here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Central Piedmont Community College is a popular choice for American Sign Language majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their bachelor's degree in American Sign Language from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Florida comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in American Sign Language. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their bachelor's degree in American Sign Language from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in American Sign Language. This school awarded 48 bachelor's degrees in American Sign Language in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in American Sign Language here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Western Oregon University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in American Sign Language. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their bachelor's degree in American Sign Language from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
El Paso Community College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in American Sign Language. This school awarded 40 bachelor's degrees in American Sign Language in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in American Sign Language here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southwestern Illinois College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in American Sign Language. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their bachelor's degree in American Sign Language from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in American Sign Language here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Austin Community College District comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in American Sign Language. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their bachelor's degree in American Sign Language from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Rochester Institute of Technology is a popular choice for American Sign Language majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their bachelor's degree in American Sign Language from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in American Sign Language here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northern Virginia Community College is a popular choice for American Sign Language majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their bachelor's degree in American Sign Language from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
William Woods University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in American Sign Language. This school awarded 36 bachelor's degrees in American Sign Language in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in American Sign Language here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Saint Louis Community College is a popular choice for American Sign Language majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their bachelor's degree in American Sign Language from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in American Sign Language here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Temple University is a popular choice for American Sign Language majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 32 bachelor's degrees in American Sign Language in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Northern Colorado comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in American Sign Language. This school awarded 31 bachelor's degrees in American Sign Language in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Blue Ridge Community College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in American Sign Language. This school awarded 30 bachelor's degrees in American Sign Language in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
American River College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in American Sign Language. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their bachelor's degree in American Sign Language from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Grossmont College is a popular choice for American Sign Language majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their bachelor's degree in American Sign Language from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Mt San Antonio College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in American Sign Language. This school awarded 27 bachelor's degrees in American Sign Language in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in American Sign Language here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pikes Peak State College is a popular choice for American Sign Language majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their bachelor's degree in American Sign Language from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in American Sign Language here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
American Sign Language Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Sign Language Interpretation and Translation | 1,420 |
| American Sign Language (ASL) | 879 |
| Linguistics of ASL and Other Sign Languages | 10 |
| American Sign Language, Other | 2 |
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References
The racial-ethnic minority student 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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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