2026 Best Asl American Sign Language Schools
Looking for the best Asl American Sign Language programs programs in the United States? We have ranked 218 schools by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To help you make your decision, Course Advisor analyzed schools to produce this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Asl American Sign Language Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools:
No school ranked higher than Gallaudet University this year in the United States. Gallaudet University is a private not-for-profit school based in Washington, DC. The six-year graduation rate is 47%. In-state tuition and fees average $19,654. Students borrow a median of $30,500 to complete their Asl American Sign Language program here. Read the full report on Gallaudet University
Out of the 218 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire landed the #2 spot. Based in Eau Claire, WI, University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire is a public institution. University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire posts a six-year graduation rate of 65%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,642, with out-of-state students paying around $19,228. Typical Asl American Sign Language student debt is $22,574. Get the full University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire report
University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh came in at #4 on this year's Asl American Sign Language ranking in the United States. Based in Oshkosh, WI, University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,532, compared with $16,446 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $24,619 to complete their Asl American Sign Language program here. More on University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh
St Catherine University came in at #5 on this year's Asl American Sign Language ranking in the United States. Located in Saint Paul, MN, St Catherine University is a private not-for-profit institution. St Catherine University posts a six-year graduation rate of 61%. In-state tuition and fees average $38,428. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete their Asl American Sign Language program here. Read the full report on St Catherine University
Lamar University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best Asl American Sign Language schools. Set in Beaumont, TX, Lamar University is a public institution. About 37% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,905, while out-of-state students pay about $18,745. Lamar University Asl American Sign Language students take on a median of $24,262 in debt. More on Lamar University
Temple University landed the #7 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Philadelphia, PA. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $23,005, while out-of-state students pay about $38,805. The median Asl American Sign Language program debt is $27,000. See the full Temple University profile
Weber State University came in at #8 in this year's ranking. Based in Ogden, UT, Weber State University is a public institution. Roughly 47% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,557, while out-of-state students pay about $17,545. Weber State University Asl American Sign Language students take on a median of $19,176 in debt. Read the full report on Weber State University
University Of Wyoming placed #9 among Asl American Sign Language schools in the United States. Located in Laramie, WY, University Of Wyoming is a public institution. University Of Wyoming posts a six-year graduation rate of 59%. In-state tuition and fees run about $7,768, compared with $24,178 for out-of-state students. The median Asl American Sign Language program debt is $20,283. See the full University Of Wyoming profile
Rowan University did well this year, earning the #10 position. Set in Glassboro, NJ, Rowan University is a public institution. About 67% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $16,574, compared with $26,932 for out-of-state students. Rowan University Asl American Sign Language students take on a median of $24,488 in debt. Read the full report on Rowan University
University Of Rochester came in at #11 in this year's ranking. Based in Rochester, NY, University Of Rochester is a private not-for-profit institution. About 85% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $67,080. University Of Rochester Asl American Sign Language students take on a median of $21,517 in debt. More on University Of Rochester
Augustana College South Dakota placed #12 among Asl American Sign Language schools in the United States. Set in Sioux Falls, SD, Augustana College South Dakota is a private not-for-profit institution. Augustana College South Dakota graduates 73% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $40,160 in tuition and fees. Typical Asl American Sign Language student debt is $26,217. Get the full Augustana College South Dakota report
Madonna University came in at #13 in this year's ranking. Set in Livonia, MI, Madonna University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 60% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $28,440 in tuition and fees. Typical Asl American Sign Language student debt is $26,896. Read more about Madonna University
University Of Houston placed #14 among Asl American Sign Language schools in the United States. Set in Houston, TX, University Of Houston is a public institution. University Of Houston posts a six-year graduation rate of 65%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,717, while out-of-state students pay about $22,547. University Of Houston Asl American Sign Language students take on a median of $21,255 in debt. More on University Of Houston
University Of Connecticut landed the #15 spot in the United States this year. University Of Connecticut is a public school based in Storrs, CT. University Of Connecticut posts a six-year graduation rate of 83%. In-state tuition and fees average $21,044, with out-of-state students paying around $43,712. The median Asl American Sign Language program debt is $23,637. See the full University Of Connecticut profile
Siena Heights University did well this year, earning the #16 position. Located in Adrian, MI, Siena Heights University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 39%. In-state tuition and fees run about $30,778. Typical Asl American Sign Language student debt is $22,753. Read more about Siena Heights University
Liberty University did well this year, earning the #17 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Lynchburg, VA. The six-year graduation rate is 67%. Students from in state pay about $16,173 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $27,414 in student loans. Read the full report on Liberty University
Rochester Institute Of Technology came in at #18 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Rochester, NY. The six-year graduation rate is 72%. In-state tuition and fees average $59,210. Typical Asl American Sign Language student debt is $26,870. Get the full Rochester Institute Of Technology report
William Woods University came in at #19 in this year's ranking. Based in Fulton, MO, William Woods University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 46% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $30,340. Students borrow a median of $25,287 to complete their Asl American Sign Language program here. More on William Woods University
Keuka College came in at #20 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Keuka Park, NY. Keuka College posts a six-year graduation rate of 58%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $39,332. The median Asl American Sign Language program debt is $26,000. More on Keuka College
Kent State University At Kent did well this year, earning the #21 position. This public school is set in Kent, OH. About 64% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,220, while out-of-state students pay about $21,575. Kent State University At Kent Asl American Sign Language students take on a median of $30,000 in debt. See the full Kent State University At Kent profile
Saint Paul College A Community And Technical College placed #22 among Asl American Sign Language schools in the United States. Saint Paul College A Community And Technical College is a public school based in Saint Paul, MN. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,326. Typical Asl American Sign Language student debt is $17,650. Read the full report on Saint Paul College A Community And Technical College
Columbia College Chicago did well this year, earning the #23 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Chicago, IL. Columbia College Chicago graduates 52% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $34,088. Students borrow a median of $28,818 to complete their Asl American Sign Language program here. Get the full Columbia College Chicago report
University Of North Florida did well this year, earning the #24 position. University Of North Florida is a public school based in Jacksonville, FL. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,964, with out-of-state students paying around $19,407. Typical Asl American Sign Language student debt is $18,523. More on University Of North Florida
Utah Valley University landed the #25 spot in the United States this year. Set in Orem, UT, Utah Valley University is a public institution. About 40% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $6,507 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $18,489. Typical Asl American Sign Language student debt is $16,763. More on Utah Valley University
Western Oregon University came in at #26 in this year's ranking. Located in Monmouth, OR, Western Oregon University is a public institution. Western Oregon University graduates 47% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,514, while out-of-state students pay about $32,169. The median Asl American Sign Language program debt is $22,950. More on Western Oregon University
Rest of the Top 50 Best Asl American Sign Language Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s ranking:
Boise State University did well this year, earning the #27 position. Located in Boise, ID, Boise State University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 59%. Students from in state pay about $9,048 in tuition and fees, compared with $27,788 for out-of-state students. Boise State University Asl American Sign Language students take on a median of $24,311 in debt. More on Boise State University
University Of Louisville placed #28 among Asl American Sign Language schools in the United States. Located in Louisville, KY, University Of Louisville is a public institution. About 61% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,136, compared with $29,482 for out-of-state students. University Of Louisville Asl American Sign Language students take on a median of $21,910 in debt. Get the full University Of Louisville report
Georgia State University placed #29 among Asl American Sign Language schools in the United States. This public school is set in Atlanta, GA. About 53% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,664, compared with $24,840 for out-of-state students. Typical Asl American Sign Language student debt is $26,091. More on Georgia State University
University Of New Mexico Main Campus placed #30 among Asl American Sign Language schools in the United States. Set in Albuquerque, NM, University Of New Mexico Main Campus is a public institution. University Of New Mexico Main Campus posts a six-year graduation rate of 54%. In-state tuition and fees average $10,140, with out-of-state students paying around $33,060. University Of New Mexico Main Campus Asl American Sign Language students take on a median of $25,062 in debt. Read the full report on University Of New Mexico Main Campus
Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis ranked #31 on our 2026 list of the best Asl American Sign Language schools. Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is a public school based in Indianapolis, IN. Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis graduates 54% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,762, with out-of-state students paying around $34,891. Typical Asl American Sign Language student debt is $23,146. Get the full Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis report
Valdosta State University did well this year, earning the #32 position. Valdosta State University is a public school based in Valdosta, GA. About 42% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $6,124 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $17,836. Typical Asl American Sign Language student debt is $28,661. See the full Valdosta State University profile
Eastern Kentucky University ranked #33 on our 2026 list of the best Asl American Sign Language schools. Based in Richmond, KY, Eastern Kentucky University is a public institution. Eastern Kentucky University posts a six-year graduation rate of 55%. Students from in state pay about $10,320 in tuition and fees, compared with $21,230 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,122 to complete their Asl American Sign Language program here. Read the full report on Eastern Kentucky University
Kalamazoo Valley Community College placed #33 among Asl American Sign Language schools in the United States. Read more about Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Mount Aloysius College did well this year, earning the #34 position. Read more about Mount Aloysius College
Reedley College
Reedley College landed the #35 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Reedley College
Mt San Antonio College placed #36 among Asl American Sign Language schools in the United States. Read more about Mt San Antonio College
Ocean County College landed the #37 spot in the United States this year. More on Ocean County College
Cosumnes River College landed the #38 spot in the United States this year. See the full Cosumnes River College profile
Ball State University came in at #39 in this year's ranking. Read more about Ball State University
Mott Community College came in at #40 in this year's ranking. More on Mott Community College
Mcdaniel College
Mcdaniel College ranked #41 on our 2026 list of the best Asl American Sign Language schools. See the full Mcdaniel College profile
Lone Star College System did well this year, earning the #42 position. Read the full report on Lone Star College System
Santa Ana College landed the #43 spot in the United States this year. More on Santa Ana College
Crafton Hills College ranked #44 on our 2026 list of the best Asl American Sign Language schools. Read the full report on Crafton Hills College
Community College Of Allegheny County placed #45 among Asl American Sign Language schools in the United States. More on Community College Of Allegheny County
Maryville College did well this year, earning the #46 position. Get the full Maryville College report
Madera Community College came in at #47 in this year's ranking. Read more about Madera Community College
Imperial Valley College did well this year, earning the #48 position. Read the full report on Imperial Valley College
Central Washington University placed #49 among Asl American Sign Language schools in the United States. Read more about Central Washington University
Sacramento City College ranked #50 on our 2026 list of the best Asl American Sign Language schools. More on Sacramento City College
Best Asl American Sign Language Schools by Degree Level
Compare rankings by degree level:
- Best Asl American Sign Language Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Asl American Sign Language Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Asl American Sign Language Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Asl American Sign Language Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Asl American Sign Language Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Asl American Sign Language Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Asl American Sign Language Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 218 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).