2026 Best Asl American Sign Language Bachelor’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best Asl American Sign Language bachelor’s degree programs in the United States? This list ranks 218 institutions by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To help you make your decision, Course Advisor reviewed schools to compile 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 Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
Explore the leading schools below:
Gallaudet University earned the #1 spot in this year's ranking in the United States. Located in Washington, DC, Gallaudet University is a private not-for-profit institution. Gallaudet University graduates 47% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $19,654. Gallaudet University Asl American Sign Language students take on a median of $30,500 in debt. More on Gallaudet University
The strong Asl American Sign Language programs at St Catherine University earned it the #3 place in the United States. Based in Saint Paul, MN, St Catherine University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 61%. Students from in state pay about $38,428 in tuition and fees. The median Asl American Sign Language program debt is $27,000. Get the full St Catherine University report
You'll be in good company at Lamar University, which ranked #4 this year. This public school is set in Beaumont, TX. Lamar University posts a six-year graduation rate of 37%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,905, while out-of-state students pay about $18,745. The median Asl American Sign Language program debt is $24,262. Read more about Lamar University
Out of the 218 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, University Of Rochester landed the #5 spot. Set in Rochester, NY, University Of Rochester is a private not-for-profit institution. About 85% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $67,080. The median Asl American Sign Language program debt is $21,517. More on University Of Rochester
Augustana College South Dakota ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best Asl American Sign Language schools. Set in Sioux Falls, SD, Augustana College South Dakota is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 73% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $40,160. Typical Asl American Sign Language student debt is $26,217. Get the full Augustana College South Dakota report
Madonna University came in at #7 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Livonia, MI. Madonna University graduates 60% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $28,440. Typical Asl American Sign Language student debt is $26,896. Get the full Madonna University report
University Of Houston landed the #8 spot in the United States this year. Set in Houston, TX, University Of Houston is a public institution. University Of Houston graduates 65% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $9,717 in tuition and fees, compared with $22,547 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $21,255 in student loans. Read the full report on University Of Houston
University Of Connecticut placed #9 among Asl American Sign Language schools in the United States. Based in Storrs, CT, University Of Connecticut is a public institution. University Of Connecticut graduates 83% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $21,044, with out-of-state students paying around $43,712. University Of Connecticut Asl American Sign Language students take on a median of $23,637 in debt. Read more about University Of Connecticut
Siena Heights University placed #10 among Asl American Sign Language schools in the United States. Located in Adrian, MI, Siena Heights University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 39%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $30,778. The median Asl American Sign Language program debt is $22,753. Read more about Siena Heights University
Rochester Institute Of Technology did well this year, earning the #11 position. Rochester Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit school based in Rochester, NY. The six-year graduation rate is 72%. Students from in state pay about $59,210 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $26,870 in student loans. Read more about Rochester Institute Of Technology
Liberty University landed the #12 spot in the United States this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Lynchburg, VA. The six-year graduation rate is 67%. In-state tuition and fees run about $16,173. Typical Asl American Sign Language student debt is $27,414. Read more about Liberty University
William Woods University ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best Asl American Sign Language schools. Set in Fulton, MO, William Woods University is a private not-for-profit institution. William Woods University graduates 46% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $30,340 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $25,287 to complete their Asl American Sign Language program here. See the full William Woods University profile
Keuka College did well this year, earning the #14 position. Keuka College is a private not-for-profit school based in Keuka Park, NY. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. Students from in state pay about $39,332 in tuition and fees. The median Asl American Sign Language program debt is $26,000. More on Keuka College
Kent State University At Kent landed the #15 spot in the United States this year. Located in Kent, OH, Kent State University At Kent is a public institution. Roughly 64% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $12,220 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $21,575. Typical Asl American Sign Language student debt is $30,000. See the full Kent State University At Kent profile
Columbia College Chicago placed #16 among Asl American Sign Language schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Chicago, IL. Roughly 52% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $34,088 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $28,818 to complete their Asl American Sign Language program here. Read the full report on Columbia College Chicago
University Of North Florida landed the #17 spot in the United States this year. Located in Jacksonville, FL, University Of North Florida is a public institution. University Of North Florida posts a six-year graduation rate of 65%. In-state tuition and fees average $5,964, while out-of-state students pay about $19,407. The median Asl American Sign Language program debt is $18,523. Get the full University Of North Florida report
Utah Valley University came in at #18 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Orem, UT. Utah Valley University graduates 40% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $6,507, with out-of-state students paying around $18,489. Students borrow a median of $16,763 to complete their Asl American Sign Language program here. Read the full report on Utah Valley University
Western Oregon University came in at #19 in this year's ranking. Set in Monmouth, OR, Western Oregon University is a public institution. Western Oregon University posts a six-year graduation rate of 47%. In-state tuition and fees average $11,514, compared with $32,169 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $22,950 to complete their Asl American Sign Language program here. See the full Western Oregon University profile
University Of Louisville came in at #20 in this year's ranking. Based in Louisville, KY, University Of Louisville is a public institution. University Of Louisville graduates 61% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,136, compared with $29,482 for out-of-state students. The median Asl American Sign Language program debt is $21,910. See the full University Of Louisville profile
Georgia State University placed #21 among Asl American Sign Language schools in the United States. Set in Atlanta, GA, Georgia State University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 53%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,664, compared with $24,840 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $26,091 to complete their Asl American Sign Language program here. Read more about Georgia State University
University Of New Mexico Main Campus did well this year, earning the #22 position. 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%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,140, with out-of-state students paying around $33,060. Graduates carry a median of $25,062 in student loans. Read the full report on University Of New Mexico Main Campus
Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best Asl American Sign Language schools. Located in Indianapolis, IN, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is a public institution. About 54% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $10,762 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $34,891. Typical Asl American Sign Language student debt is $23,146. Get the full Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis report
Valdosta State University placed #24 among Asl American Sign Language schools in the United States. Located in Valdosta, GA, Valdosta State University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 42%. In-state tuition and fees average $6,124, while out-of-state students pay about $17,836. The median Asl American Sign Language program debt is $28,661. Get the full Valdosta State University report
Eastern Kentucky University placed #25 among Asl American Sign Language schools in the United States. Located in Richmond, KY, Eastern Kentucky University is a public institution. Eastern Kentucky University posts a six-year graduation rate of 55%. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,320, while out-of-state students pay about $21,230. Graduates carry a median of $25,122 in student loans. Read the full report on Eastern Kentucky University
Baton Rouge Community College did well this year, earning the #25 position. See the full Baton Rouge Community College profile
Rest of the Top 50 Best Asl American Sign Language Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
These schools also placed among the very best this year:
Nashua Community College ranked #26 on our 2026 list of the best Asl American Sign Language schools. Read the full report on Nashua Community College
San Joaquin Delta College came in at #27 in this year's ranking. See the full San Joaquin Delta College profile
Idaho State University came in at #28 in this year's ranking. More on Idaho State University
Berkeley City College did well this year, earning the #29 position. More on Berkeley City College
Minnesota State University Mankato landed the #30 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Minnesota State University Mankato
South Suburban College landed the #31 spot in the United States this year. Get the full South Suburban College report
Waubonsee Community College landed the #32 spot in the United States this year. More on Waubonsee Community College
Eastern Iowa Community College District landed the #33 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Eastern Iowa Community College District report
San Diego Mesa College landed the #34 spot in the United States this year. Read more about San Diego Mesa College
Kalamazoo Valley Community College came in at #35 in this year's ranking. More on Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Eastern Michigan University came in at #36 in this year's ranking. More on Eastern Michigan University
San Antonio College landed the #37 spot in the United States this year. Read more about San Antonio College
Southwest Collegiate Institute For The Deaf ranked #38 on our 2026 list of the best Asl American Sign Language schools. Get the full Southwest Collegiate Institute For The Deaf report
Santa Barbara City College did well this year, earning the #39 position. Read the full report on Santa Barbara City College
Santa Fe Community College landed the #40 spot in the United States this year. See the full Santa Fe Community College profile
Goshen College
Goshen College placed #41 among Asl American Sign Language schools in the United States. More on Goshen College
Montgomery College placed #42 among Asl American Sign Language schools in the United States. Get the full Montgomery College report
Los Angeles City College placed #43 among Asl American Sign Language schools in the United States. More on Los Angeles City College
John A Logan College placed #44 among Asl American Sign Language schools in the United States. Read more about John A Logan College
University Of Arkansas At Little Rock came in at #45 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on University Of Arkansas At Little Rock
Saint Louis Community College placed #46 among Asl American Sign Language schools in the United States. More on Saint Louis Community College
Palomar College
Palomar College landed the #47 spot in the United States this year. More on Palomar College
Capital Community College came in at #48 in this year's ranking. More on Capital Community College
University Of Kansas placed #49 among Asl American Sign Language schools in the United States. More on University Of Kansas
Mountwest Community And Technical College placed #50 among Asl American Sign Language schools in the United States. More on Mountwest Community And Technical College
Related Asl American Sign Language Rankings
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- Best Asl American Sign Language Associate’s Degree Schools
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- Best Asl American Sign Language Master’s Degree Schools
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published 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).