Master’s Degrees in American Sign Language
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Education Levels of ASL Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 150 people earned their master's degree in asl. This earns it the #232 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in asl at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 150 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 7 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
Earnings of ASL Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in asl is $46,399. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $45,962 and the high is $46,835.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a master's degree in asl is $28,535. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $29,002 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $28,067.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in asl. About 76.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 36 |
| Women | 114 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of asl master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 91 |
| International Students | 5 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 12 |
Most Popular ASL Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 7 colleges that offer a master’s degree in asl. Learn more about the most popular 7 below:
The most popular school in the United States for asl students seekinga master's degree is Gallaudet University. Each year, around 1,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,512 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,180 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their master's degree in asl from Gallaudet. About 69% of this group were women, and 49% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Northern Colorado comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in asl. Each year, around 11,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,180 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,628 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in asl from University of Northern Colorado. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women.
University of North Florida is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in asl. Each year, around 16,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,996 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,570 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in asl from UNF. Of these students, 80% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
St Catherine University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in asl. Roughly 4,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,600 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,550 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in asl from St. Kate's. Of these students, 90% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for asl majors who are seeking their master's degree is Western Oregon University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,730 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,560 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in asl from Western Oregon State College. About 100% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Rochester Institute of Technology comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in asl. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $52,740 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in asl from RIT. About 100% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
ASL Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 80 | |
| 50 | |
| 20 |
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Below are some popular majors that are similar to asl that offer master’s degrees.
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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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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