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Master’s Degrees in American Sign Language

150 Yearly Graduations
$46,399 Median Salary
$28,535 Median Debt
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 33% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 3.3% of asl graduates were international students.

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.

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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.

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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
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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
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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
69% Women
49% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#2

University of Northern Colorado

Greeley, Colorado
18 Yearly Graduations
64% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#2

University of North Florida

Jacksonville, Florida
18 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#4

St Catherine University

Saint Paul, Minnesota
12 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#4

Western Oregon University

Monmouth, Oregon
12 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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.

#6

Rochester Institute of Technology

Rochester, New York
6 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
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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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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