American Sign Language (ASL) Undergraduate Certificates
There are 102 colleges and universities across the nation that offer aundergraduate certificate in American Sign Language (ASL). This degree is more popular with female students, and about38% 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 (this page) | 55 |
| Associate’s Degree | 306 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 135 |
| Master’s Degree | 368 |
Earnings of American Sign Language (ASL) Majors With Undergraduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with aundergraduate 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 estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 92.7% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 4 |
| Women | 51 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of American Sign Language (ASL) graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34 | 61.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 | 9.1% |
| Black or African American | 9 | 16.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 1.8% |
| Two or More Races | 4 | 7.3% |
| Race Unknown | 2 | 3.6% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular American Sign Language (ASL) Programs for Undergraduate Certificates
There are 112 colleges that offer a undergraduate 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 undergraduate certificate is University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. This school awarded 48 undergraduate certificates in American Sign Language (ASL) in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificates in American Sign Language (ASL). During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their undergraduate 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.
Temple University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in American Sign Language (ASL). This school awarded 32 undergraduate certificates in American Sign Language (ASL) in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in American Sign Language (ASL) here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Grossmont College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in American Sign Language (ASL). This school awarded 28 undergraduate 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.
Gallaudet University is a popular choice for American Sign Language (ASL) majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 26 undergraduate 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.
Boise State University is a popular choice for American Sign Language (ASL) majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their undergraduate 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 is a popular choice for American Sign Language (ASL) majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 23 undergraduate certificates in American Sign Language (ASL) in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate 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 undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their undergraduate certificate in American Sign Language (ASL) from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificates in American Sign Language (ASL). This school awarded 21 undergraduate 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 undergraduate certificates in American Sign Language (ASL). This school awarded 20 undergraduate 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 comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in American Sign Language (ASL). This school awarded 19 undergraduate certificates in American Sign Language (ASL) in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 19 undergraduate 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.
Bakersfield College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in American Sign Language (ASL). During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their undergraduate certificate in American Sign Language (ASL) from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate 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 undergraduate certificates in American Sign Language (ASL). This school awarded 16 undergraduate certificates in American Sign Language (ASL) in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in American Sign Language (ASL) here go on to 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 undergraduate certificates in American Sign Language (ASL). During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their undergraduate certificate in American Sign Language (ASL) from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificates in American Sign Language (ASL). During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their undergraduate 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.
Weber State University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in American Sign Language (ASL). This school awarded 14 undergraduate 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.
Kent State University at Kent comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in American Sign Language (ASL). This school awarded 13 undergraduate certificates in American Sign Language (ASL) in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in American Sign Language (ASL) here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Minnesota State University-Mankato is a popular choice for American Sign Language (ASL) majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their undergraduate certificate in American Sign Language (ASL) from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 13 undergraduate certificates in American Sign Language (ASL) in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate 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 undergraduate 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.