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Master's Degree in American Sign Language

Master’s Degrees in American Sign Language

106 Yearly Graduations
$61,804 Median Salary
75% Women
There are 7 schools in the United States where you can get your master's degree in asl. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 32% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 1.9% of asl graduates were international students.

Education Levels of ASL Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 106 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 106
Graduate Certificate 3
Doctor’s Degree 2

Earnings of ASL Majors With Master’s Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in asl is $61,804. 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 $58,964 and the high is $63,168.

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Student Debt

The data on debt ranges for asl majors who have their master's degree is not available.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their master's degree in asl. About 75.5% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 26
Women 80
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The racial-ethnic distribution of asl master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 7
Black or African American 11
Hispanic or Latino 13
White 65
International Students 2
Other Races/Ethnicities 8
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There are 7 colleges that offer a master’s degree in asl. Learn more about the most popular 7 below:

#1

Gallaudet University

Washington, District of Columbia
46 Yearly Graduations
$61,804 Average Salary
53% Women

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 $18,292 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,144 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their master's degree in asl from Gallaudet. About 53% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Gallaudet graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $61,804.

#2

University of Northern Colorado

Greeley, Colorado
18 Yearly Graduations
$61,804 Average Salary
91% Women

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 $8,784 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,204 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. About 91% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that University of Northern Colorado graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $61,804.

#2

University of North Florida

Jacksonville, Florida
18 Yearly Graduations
$61,804 Average Salary
92% 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. About 92% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UNF graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $61,804.

#4

St Catherine University

Saint Paul, Minnesota
12 Yearly Graduations
$61,804 Average Salary
100% Women

St Catherine University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in asl. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,694 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,910 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. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that St. Kate's graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $61,804.

#4

Western Oregon University

Monmouth, Oregon
12 Yearly Graduations
$61,804 Average Salary
89% Women

The 4th most popular school in the country for asl majors who are seeking their master's degree is Western Oregon University. Each year, around 4,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,000 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 89% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in asl at Western Oregon University make a median salary of 61,804.

#6

Rochester Institute of Technology

Rochester, New York
6 Yearly Graduations
$61,804 Average Salary
83% Women

Rochester Institute of Technology comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in asl. Each year, around 16,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,784 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,884 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in asl from RIT. Of these students, 83% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Rochester Institute of Technology asl graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $61,804.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to asl that offer master’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Linguistics & Literature 1,168
Romance Languages 969
Classical Languages & Literature 238
East Asian Languages 170
Germanic Languages 105

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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