American Sign Language at Rio Hondo College
If you are interested in studying American Sign Language, you may want to check out the program at Rio Hondo College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Rio Hondo College is located in Whittier, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 9 american sign language graduations were recorded at Rio Hondo College.
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Online Class Availability at Rio Hondo College
Many students take online classes at Rio Hondo College. Among 17,441 students, 4,556 (26%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,300 (19%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for American Sign Language graduates at Rio Hondo College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, American Sign Language graduates at Rio Hondo College are 89% women (8) and 11% men (1).
American Sign Language Associate’s Program at Rio Hondo College
Among the 5 associate’s american sign language degrees awarded at Rio Hondo College, 100% were women (5) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of American Sign Language associate’s degree recipients at Rio Hondo College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
Minority students account for 100% of American Sign Language associate’s degree recipients at Rio Hondo 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 Rio Hondo College
The American Sign Language program at Rio Hondo College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| American Sign Language (ASL) | 6 |
| Sign Language Interpretation | 3 |
Top-Paying Careers for American Sign Language Graduates
Graduates of the American Sign Language program at Rio Hondo College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-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.