American Sign Language (ASL) Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 102 schools in the United States where you can earn abachelor’s degree in American Sign Language (ASL). In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about35% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Education Levels of American Sign Language (ASL) Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 879 degrees were awarded toAmerican 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 | 306 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 135 |
| Master’s Degree | 368 |
Earnings of American Sign Language (ASL) Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in American Sign Language (ASL) of $38,080 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| 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)
The data on debt ranges for American Sign Language (ASL) majors who have their bachelor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 89.6% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 14 |
| Women | 121 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of American Sign Language (ASL) graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 88 | 65.2% |
| Asian | 2 | 1.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 | 16.3% |
| Black or African American | 13 | 9.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.7% |
| Two or More Races | 7 | 5.2% |
| Race Unknown | 2 | 1.5% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular American Sign Language (ASL) Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 112 colleges that offer a bachelor’s 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 bachelor's degree. This school awarded 48 bachelor's 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.
El Paso Community College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in American Sign Language (ASL). This school awarded 32 bachelor's degrees in American Sign Language (ASL) in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in American Sign Language (ASL) here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Temple University is a popular choice for American Sign Language (ASL) majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 32 bachelor's 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.
Grossmont College is a popular choice for American Sign Language (ASL) majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their bachelor's degree in American Sign Language (ASL) from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's 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 bachelor's degrees in American Sign Language (ASL). During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their bachelor's 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.
Boise State University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in American Sign Language (ASL). During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their bachelor's 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.
Utah Valley University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in American Sign Language (ASL). This school awarded 23 bachelor's degrees in American Sign Language (ASL) in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in American Sign Language (ASL) here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Los Medanos College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in American Sign Language (ASL). This school awarded 21 bachelor's 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.
Saint Louis Community College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in American Sign Language (ASL). During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their bachelor's degree in American Sign Language (ASL) from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in American Sign Language (ASL) here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lamar University is a popular choice for American Sign Language (ASL) majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 20 bachelor's 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.
Antelope Valley Community College District comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in American Sign Language (ASL). During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their bachelor's degree in American Sign Language (ASL) from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in American Sign Language (ASL) here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pasadena City College is a popular choice for American Sign Language (ASL) majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 19 bachelor's 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.
Bakersfield College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in American Sign Language (ASL). This school awarded 16 bachelor's degrees in American Sign Language (ASL) in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in American Sign Language (ASL) here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Grand Valley State University is a popular choice for American Sign Language (ASL) majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 16 bachelor's degrees in American Sign Language (ASL) in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in American Sign Language (ASL) here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Minnesota State Community and Technical College is a popular choice for American Sign Language (ASL) majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 15 bachelor's degrees in American Sign Language (ASL) in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in American Sign Language (ASL) here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Fresno City College is a popular choice for American Sign Language (ASL) majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their bachelor's degree in American Sign Language (ASL) from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's 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 bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their bachelor's 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.
Kent State University at Kent comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in American Sign Language (ASL). This school awarded 13 bachelor's 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 bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their bachelor's degree in American Sign Language (ASL) from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in American Sign Language (ASL) here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Oxnard College is a popular choice for American Sign Language (ASL) majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 13 bachelor's 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.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to American Sign Language (ASL) that also offer bachelor’s 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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