American Sign Language (ASL) Associate Degrees
There are 102 schools in the United States where you can earn aassociate degree in American Sign Language (ASL). In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about55% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.3% of American Sign Language (ASL) graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of American Sign Language (ASL) Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 879 students earned theirAmerican Sign Language (ASL) majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in American Sign Language (ASL) at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 55 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 306 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 135 |
| Master’s Degree | 368 |
Earnings of American Sign Language (ASL) Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in American Sign Language (ASL) 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)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 89.2% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 33 |
| Women | 273 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of American Sign Language (ASL) graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 137 | 44.8% |
| Asian | 8 | 2.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 104 | 34.0% |
| Black or African American | 29 | 9.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4 | 1.3% |
| Two or More Races | 16 | 5.2% |
| Race Unknown | 7 | 2.3% |
| International Students | 1 | 0.3% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 0.3% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular American Sign Language (ASL) Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 112 colleges that offer a associate degree in American Sign Language (ASL). Learn more about the most popular below:
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for American Sign Language (ASL) majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their associate degree in American Sign Language (ASL) 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 #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in American Sign Language (ASL). This school awarded 32 associate degrees in American Sign Language (ASL) in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Temple University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in American Sign Language (ASL). During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their associate degree in American Sign Language (ASL) from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Grossmont College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in American Sign Language (ASL). This school awarded 28 associate degrees in American Sign Language (ASL) in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in American Sign Language (ASL) here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Gallaudet University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in American Sign Language (ASL). During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their associate degree in American Sign Language (ASL) from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in American Sign Language (ASL) here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Boise State University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in American Sign Language (ASL). This school awarded 25 associate degrees in American Sign Language (ASL) in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Utah Valley University is a popular choice for American Sign Language (ASL) majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 23 associate degrees in American Sign Language (ASL) in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Los Medanos College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in American Sign Language (ASL). During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their associate degree in American Sign Language (ASL) from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in American Sign Language (ASL) here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Saint Louis Community College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in American Sign Language (ASL). This school awarded 21 associate degrees in American Sign Language (ASL) in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Lamar University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in American Sign Language (ASL). This school awarded 20 associate degrees in American Sign Language (ASL) in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in American Sign Language (ASL) here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Antelope Valley Community College District is a popular choice for American Sign Language (ASL) majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their associate degree in American Sign Language (ASL) from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pasadena City College is a popular choice for American Sign Language (ASL) majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 19 associate degrees in American Sign Language (ASL) in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in American Sign Language (ASL) here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Bakersfield College is a popular choice for American Sign Language (ASL) majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their associate degree in American Sign Language (ASL) from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in American Sign Language (ASL) here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Grand Valley State University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in American Sign Language (ASL). During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their associate degree in American Sign Language (ASL) from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Minnesota State Community and Technical College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in American Sign Language (ASL). During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their associate degree in American Sign Language (ASL) from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Fresno City College is a popular choice for American Sign Language (ASL) majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their associate degree in American Sign Language (ASL) from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in American Sign Language (ASL) here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Weber State University is a popular choice for American Sign Language (ASL) majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their associate degree in American Sign Language (ASL) from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in American Sign Language (ASL) here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Kent State University at Kent is a popular choice for American Sign Language (ASL) majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 13 associate degrees in American Sign Language (ASL) in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Minnesota State University-Mankato is a popular choice for American Sign Language (ASL) majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their associate degree in American Sign Language (ASL) from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Oxnard College is a popular choice for American Sign Language (ASL) majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their associate degree in American Sign Language (ASL) from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in American Sign Language (ASL) here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to American Sign Language (ASL) that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Sign Language Interpretation and Translation | 1,420 |
| Linguistics of ASL and Other Sign Languages | 10 |
| American Sign Language, Other | 2 |
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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