American Sign Language Undergraduate Certificates
A undergraduate certificate in American Sign Language is offered at 189 colleges in the United States, where you can earn aundergraduate certificate in American Sign Language. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and40% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Education Levels of American Sign Language Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,311 people earned theirAmerican 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 (this page) | 211 |
| Associate’s Degree | 744 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 497 |
| Master’s Degree | 837 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 4 |
Earnings of American Sign Language Majors With Undergraduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding aundergraduate certificate in American Sign Language of $38,080 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| 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)
The data on debt ranges for American Sign Language majors who have their undergraduate certificate is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 91.9% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 17 |
| Women | 194 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of American Sign Language graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 127 | 60.2% |
| Asian | 4 | 1.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 18.0% |
| Black or African American | 21 | 10.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 | 0.9% |
| Two or More Races | 14 | 6.6% |
| Race Unknown | 5 | 2.4% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular American Sign Language Programs for Undergraduate Certificates
There are 218 colleges that offer a undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 85 people received their undergraduate certificate in American Sign Language from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in American Sign Language here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Gallaudet University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in American Sign Language. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their undergraduate certificate 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.
Central Piedmont Community College is a popular choice for American Sign Language majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 51 undergraduate certificates in American Sign Language in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in American Sign Language here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Florida comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in American Sign Language. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their undergraduate certificate in American Sign Language from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in American Sign Language here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is a popular choice for American Sign Language majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 48 undergraduate certificates 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.
Western Oregon University is a popular choice for American Sign Language majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificates in American Sign Language. This school awarded 40 undergraduate certificates in American Sign Language in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificates in American Sign Language. This school awarded 40 undergraduate certificates in American Sign Language in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in American Sign Language here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Austin Community College District is a popular choice for American Sign Language majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 39 undergraduate certificates in American Sign Language in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in American Sign Language here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rochester Institute of Technology is a popular choice for American Sign Language majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their undergraduate certificate 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.
Northern Virginia Community College is a popular choice for American Sign Language majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their undergraduate certificate 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 is a popular choice for American Sign Language majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their undergraduate certificate in American Sign Language from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 32 undergraduate certificates in American Sign Language in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 32 undergraduate certificates in American Sign Language in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in American Sign Language here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Northern Colorado comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in American Sign Language. This school awarded 31 undergraduate certificates 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 undergraduate certificates in American Sign Language. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their undergraduate certificate 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.
American River College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in American Sign Language. This school awarded 28 undergraduate certificates 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.
Grossmont College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in American Sign Language. This school awarded 28 undergraduate certificates 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.
Mt San Antonio College is a popular choice for American Sign Language majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 27 undergraduate certificates 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.
Pikes Peak State College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in American Sign Language. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their undergraduate certificate 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.
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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