American Sign Language Basic Certificates
There are 189 schools in the United States where you can earn abasic certificate in American Sign Language. This degree is more popular with female students, and about44% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Education Levels of American Sign Language Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 2,311 students earned theirAmerican Sign Language majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in American Sign Language at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 211 |
| Associate’s Degree | 744 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 497 |
| Master’s Degree | 837 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 4 |
Earnings of American Sign Language Majors With Basic Certificates (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with abasic certificate in American Sign Language 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)
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 88.3% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 87 |
| Women | 659 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of American Sign Language graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 418 | 56.0% |
| Asian | 24 | 3.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 169 | 22.7% |
| Black or African American | 72 | 9.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 5 | 0.7% |
| Two or More Races | 37 | 5.0% |
| Race Unknown | 21 | 2.8% |
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Most Popular American Sign Language Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 218 colleges that offer a basic certificate in American Sign Language. Learn more about the most popular below:
Tarrant County College District tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for American Sign Language majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 85 people received their basic certificate in American Sign Language from this school. 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 majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 59 basic certificates in American Sign Language in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in American Sign Language here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Central Piedmont Community College is a popular choice for American Sign Language majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 51 basic certificates in American Sign Language in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Florida comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in American Sign Language. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their basic certificate in American Sign Language from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in American Sign Language here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is a popular choice for American Sign Language majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 48 basic certificates in American Sign Language in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in American Sign Language here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Western Oregon University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in American Sign Language. This school awarded 43 basic certificates in American Sign Language in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in American Sign Language here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
El Paso Community College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in American Sign Language. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their basic certificate in American Sign Language from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Southwestern Illinois College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in American Sign Language. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their basic certificate in American Sign Language from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Austin Community College District is a popular choice for American Sign Language majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 39 basic certificates in American Sign Language in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Rochester Institute of Technology is a popular choice for American Sign Language majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 37 basic certificates in American Sign Language in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Northern Virginia Community College is a popular choice for American Sign Language majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 36 basic certificates in American Sign Language in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
William Woods University is a popular choice for American Sign Language majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 36 basic certificates in American Sign Language 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 #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in American Sign Language. This school awarded 32 basic certificates in American Sign Language in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in American Sign Language here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Temple University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in American Sign Language. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their basic certificate in American Sign Language from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Northern Colorado is a popular choice for American Sign Language majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 31 basic certificates in American Sign Language in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in American Sign Language here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Blue Ridge Community College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in American Sign Language. This school awarded 30 basic certificates in American Sign Language in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
American River College is a popular choice for American Sign Language majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their basic certificate in American Sign Language from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in American Sign Language here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Grossmont College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in American Sign Language. This school awarded 28 basic certificates in American Sign Language in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Mt San Antonio College is a popular choice for American Sign Language majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 27 basic certificates in American Sign Language in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in American Sign Language here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pikes Peak State College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in American Sign Language. This school awarded 27 basic certificates in American Sign Language in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in American Sign Language here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
American Sign Language Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Sign Language Interpretation and Translation | 1,420 |
| American Sign Language (ASL) | 879 |
| Linguistics of ASL and Other Sign Languages | 10 |
| American Sign Language, Other | 2 |
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Related Majors
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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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