American Sign Language Graduate Certificates
There are 189 colleges and universities across the nation that offer agraduate certificate in American Sign Language. Approximately 100% of recent graduates in this major were women.
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Education Levels of American Sign Language Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,311 people 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 Graduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with agraduate certificate in American Sign Language 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 students with their graduate certificate.
Student Diversity
The racial-ethnic distribution of American Sign Language 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 Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 218 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in American Sign Language. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for American Sign Language students seeking a graduate certificate is Tarrant County College District. During the most recent year for which we have data, 85 people received their graduate 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 comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in American Sign Language. This school awarded 59 graduate certificates in American Sign Language in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate 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 graduate certificate. This school awarded 51 graduate certificates in American Sign Language in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in American Sign Language here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Florida comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in American Sign Language. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their graduate certificate in American Sign Language from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate 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 graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their graduate 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.
Western Oregon University is a popular choice for American Sign Language majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their graduate 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.
El Paso Community College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in American Sign Language. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their graduate certificate in American Sign Language from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in American Sign Language here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southwestern Illinois College is a popular choice for American Sign Language majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 40 graduate certificates in American Sign Language in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in American Sign Language here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Austin Community College District comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in American Sign Language. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their graduate 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.
Rochester Institute of Technology is a popular choice for American Sign Language majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 37 graduate certificates in American Sign Language in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in American Sign Language here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northern Virginia Community College is a popular choice for American Sign Language majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their graduate certificate in American Sign Language from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in American Sign Language here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
William Woods University is a popular choice for American Sign Language majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their graduate 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.
Saint Louis Community College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in American Sign Language. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their graduate 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.
Temple University is a popular choice for American Sign Language majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 32 graduate 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 Northern Colorado comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in American Sign Language. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their graduate 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.
Blue Ridge Community College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in American Sign Language. This school awarded 30 graduate certificates in American Sign Language in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in American Sign Language here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
American River College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in American Sign Language. This school awarded 28 graduate 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.
Grossmont College is a popular choice for American Sign Language majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 28 graduate certificates in American Sign Language in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in American Sign Language here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Mt San Antonio College is a popular choice for American Sign Language majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their graduate 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.
Pikes Peak State College is a popular choice for American Sign Language majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their graduate 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.
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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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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