American Sign Language (ASL) Graduate Certificates
There are 102 schools in the United States where you can earn agraduate certificate in American Sign Language (ASL). Approximately 100% of recent graduates in this major were women.
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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 | 306 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 135 |
| Master’s Degree | 368 |
Earnings of American Sign Language (ASL) Majors With Graduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding agraduate certificate 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 calculate the median and range of debt loads for American Sign Language (ASL) students with their graduate certificate.
Student Diversity
The racial-ethnic distribution of American Sign Language (ASL) graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7 | 77.8% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 11.1% |
| Race Unknown | 1 | 11.1% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular American Sign Language (ASL) Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 112 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in American Sign Language (ASL). Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for American Sign Language (ASL) students seeking a graduate certificate is University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. This school awarded 48 graduate certificates in American Sign Language (ASL) in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in American Sign Language (ASL) here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
El Paso Community College is a popular choice for American Sign Language (ASL) majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their graduate certificate in American Sign Language (ASL) from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their graduate certificate in American Sign Language (ASL) from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in American Sign Language (ASL) here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Grossmont College is a popular choice for American Sign Language (ASL) majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 28 graduate certificates in American Sign Language (ASL) in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificates in American Sign Language (ASL). During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their graduate certificate in American Sign Language (ASL) from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in American Sign Language (ASL) here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Boise State University is a popular choice for American Sign Language (ASL) majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificates in American Sign Language (ASL). During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their graduate certificate in American Sign Language (ASL) from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in American Sign Language (ASL) here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Los Medanos College is a popular choice for American Sign Language (ASL) majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their graduate certificate 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.
Saint Louis Community College is a popular choice for American Sign Language (ASL) majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 21 graduate certificates 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 graduate certificates in American Sign Language (ASL). This school awarded 20 graduate certificates 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 is a popular choice for American Sign Language (ASL) majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their graduate certificate in American Sign Language (ASL) from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in American Sign Language (ASL) here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pasadena City College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in American Sign Language (ASL). This school awarded 19 graduate certificates in American Sign Language (ASL) in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their graduate certificate in American Sign Language (ASL) from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificates in American Sign Language (ASL). This school awarded 16 graduate certificates 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 Community and Technical College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in American Sign Language (ASL). During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their graduate certificate 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 comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in American Sign Language (ASL). This school awarded 14 graduate certificates 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.
Weber State University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in American Sign Language (ASL). During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their graduate certificate 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 is a popular choice for American Sign Language (ASL) majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their graduate certificate in American Sign Language (ASL) from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in American Sign Language (ASL) here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Minnesota State University-Mankato comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in American Sign Language (ASL). During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their graduate certificate 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 comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in American Sign Language (ASL). During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their graduate certificate in American Sign Language (ASL) from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificates.
| 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.