American Sign Language (ASL) Master’s Degrees
There are 102 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in American Sign Language (ASL). Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and20% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 15.0% 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 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 | 135 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 368 |
Earnings of American Sign Language (ASL) Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’s 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)
The data on debt ranges for American Sign Language (ASL) majors who have their master’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 75.0% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 5 |
| Women | 15 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of American Sign Language (ASL) graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13 | 65.0% |
| Asian | 1 | 5.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 | 5.0% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 5.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 5.0% |
| International Students | 3 | 15.0% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 15.0% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular American Sign Language (ASL) Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 112 colleges that offer a master’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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their master's degree in American Sign Language (ASL) from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in American Sign Language (ASL) here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
El Paso Community College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in American Sign Language (ASL). This school awarded 32 master's degrees in American Sign Language (ASL) in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 32 master'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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master'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.
Gallaudet University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in American Sign Language (ASL). During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in American Sign Language (ASL) from this school. Graduates who complete their master's 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 master's degrees in American Sign Language (ASL). During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master'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 master's degrees in American Sign Language (ASL). This school awarded 23 master'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.
Los Medanos College is a popular choice for American Sign Language (ASL) majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master'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.
Saint Louis Community College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in American Sign Language (ASL). This school awarded 21 master's degrees in American Sign Language (ASL) in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in American Sign Language (ASL) here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lamar University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in American Sign Language (ASL). During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in American Sign Language (ASL) from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in American Sign Language (ASL) here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Antelope Valley Community College District comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in American Sign Language (ASL). During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master'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.
Pasadena City College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in American Sign Language (ASL). During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master'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.
Bakersfield College is a popular choice for American Sign Language (ASL) majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master'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.
Grand Valley State University is a popular choice for American Sign Language (ASL) majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master'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.
Minnesota State Community and Technical College is a popular choice for American Sign Language (ASL) majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in American Sign Language (ASL) from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in American Sign Language (ASL) here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Fresno City College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in American Sign Language (ASL). During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master'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.
Weber State University is a popular choice for American Sign Language (ASL) majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 14 master's degrees in American Sign Language (ASL) in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in American Sign Language (ASL) here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Kent State University at Kent comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in American Sign Language (ASL). During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master'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.
Minnesota State University-Mankato comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in American Sign Language (ASL). This school awarded 13 master'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.
Oxnard College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in American Sign Language (ASL). During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in American Sign Language (ASL) from this school. Graduates who complete their master's 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 master’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
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