Sign Language Interpretation at Southwestern Illinois College
If you are interested in studying Sign Language Interpretation, consider the program at Southwestern Illinois College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Southwestern Illinois College is in Belleville, IL.
During the most recent reporting year, 40 sign language interpretation degrees were granted at Southwestern Illinois College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Southwestern Illinois College
Online coursework is an option at Southwestern Illinois College. Of 8,492 students, 1,276 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,280 (27%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Sign Language Interpretation graduates at Southwestern Illinois College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Sign Language Interpretation graduates at Southwestern Illinois College are 92% women (37) and 8% men (3).
Sign Language Interpretation Associate’s Program at Southwestern Illinois College
Of the 17 associate’s sign language interpretation graduates at Southwestern Illinois College, 94% were women (16) and 6% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Sign Language Interpretation associate’s degree recipients at Southwestern Illinois College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 13 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 24% of Sign Language Interpretation associate’s degree recipients at Southwestern Illinois College, below the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Sign Language Interpretation Graduates
Students who finish Sign Language Interpretation program at Southwestern Illinois College go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Sign Language Interpretation graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Interpreters and Translators | $52,627 |
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
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