American Sign Language at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
If you plan to study American Sign Language, you may want to check out the program at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College sits in Perkinston, MS.
During the most recent reporting year, 13 american sign language degrees were awarded at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Many students take online classes at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. Among 8,694 students, 2,064 (24%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,768 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of American Sign Language graduates at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, by degree type.
Program-wide, American Sign Language graduates at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College are 100% women (13) and 0% men (0).
American Sign Language Associate’s Program at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Of the 4 associate’s american sign language graduates at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, 100% were women (4) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of American Sign Language associate’s degree recipients at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 75% of American Sign Language associate’s degree recipients at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, above the national average of 47%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific American Sign Language Concentrations at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
The American Sign Language program at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sign Language Interpretation | 13 |
Top-Paying Careers for American Sign Language Graduates
Graduates of the American Sign Language program at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for American Sign Language graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $68,967 |
| Interpreters and Translators | $52,627 |
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | $39,815 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.