Master’s Degrees in American Sign Language
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 |
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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.
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 |
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Men | 26 |
Women | 80 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of asl master’s degree students is as follows:
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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Asian | 7 |
Black or African American | 11 |
Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
White | 65 |
International Students | 2 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 8 |
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 $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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to asl that offer master’s degrees.
Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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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.
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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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