Sign Language Interpretation at Western Piedmont Community College
If you plan to study Sign Language Interpretation, consider the program at Western Piedmont Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Western Piedmont Community College is located in Morganton, NC.
During the most recent reporting year, 15 sign language interpretation degrees were awarded at Western Piedmont Community College.
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Studying Online at Western Piedmont Community College
Many students take online classes at Western Piedmont Community College. Among 1,813 students, 422 (23%) studied exclusively online and 601 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Sign Language Interpretation graduates at Western Piedmont Community College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Sign Language Interpretation graduates at Western Piedmont Community College are 67% women (10) and 33% men (5).
Sign Language Interpretation Associate’s Program at Western Piedmont Community College
Of the 6 associate’s sign language interpretation degrees awarded at Western Piedmont Community College, 67% were women (4) and 33% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Sign Language Interpretation associate’s degree recipients at Western Piedmont Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Sign Language Interpretation Graduates
Graduates of the Sign Language Interpretation program at Western Piedmont Community College pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Sign Language Interpretation majors, 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.