2026 Best Value Asl American Sign Language Bachelor’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best-value Asl American Sign Language bachelor’s degree programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 218 schools by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the strongest return on investment.
To arm you with the information you need, Course Advisor evaluated schools to build this 2026 value ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Best-Value Asl American Sign Language Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools for value:
Gallaudet University earned the #1 spot in this year's best-value ranking in the United States. Set in Washington, DC, Gallaudet University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $19,654 in tuition and fees. Typical Asl American Sign Language student debt is $30,500. Median earnings reach $43,101 ten years out. Set against $30,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 58% of those who apply are admitted. Read more about Gallaudet University
Out of the 218 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, Lamar University landed the #3 spot. Set in Beaumont, TX, Lamar University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,905, with out-of-state students paying around $18,745. Lamar University Asl American Sign Language students take on a median of $24,262 in debt. Median earnings reach $49,652 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $24,262 median debt. Lamar University admits about 86% of applicants. See the full Lamar University profile
Out of the 218 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, Liberty University landed the #4 spot. Based in Lynchburg, VA, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $16,173. Typical Asl American Sign Language student debt is $27,414. Graduates go on to earn a median of $44,813 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 99% of applicants are accepted. Read more about Liberty University
Kent State University At Kent came in at #5 on this year's best-value Asl American Sign Language ranking in the United States. Set in Kent, OH, Kent State University At Kent is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $12,220 in tuition and fees, compared with $21,575 for out-of-state students. Typical Asl American Sign Language student debt is $30,000. Graduates go on to earn a median of $45,388 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $30,000 median debt. About 86% of those who apply are admitted. See the full Kent State University At Kent profile
University Of Houston landed the #6 spot for value in the United States this year. Based in Houston, TX, University Of Houston is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,717, compared with $22,547 for out-of-state students. University Of Houston Asl American Sign Language students take on a median of $21,255 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $62,377. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 74% of applicants are accepted. More on University Of Houston
Utah Valley University ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best-value Asl American Sign Language schools. Set in Orem, UT, Utah Valley University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,507, compared with $18,489 for out-of-state students. Utah Valley University Asl American Sign Language students take on a median of $16,763 in debt. Utah Valley University alumni report median earnings of $55,486 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $16,763 median debt. Read the full report on Utah Valley University
Madonna University placed #8 among the best-value Asl American Sign Language schools in the United States. Located in Livonia, MI, Madonna University is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $28,440. Typical Asl American Sign Language student debt is $26,896. Median earnings reach $59,058 ten years out. Set against $26,896 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 63% of applicants are accepted. Read more about Madonna University
University Of North Florida offered strong value this year, earning the #9 position. Set in Jacksonville, FL, University Of North Florida is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,964, with out-of-state students paying around $19,407. University Of North Florida Asl American Sign Language students take on a median of $18,523 in debt. Median earnings reach $56,343 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $18,523 median debt. University Of North Florida has an acceptance rate of 53%. Read more about University Of North Florida
St Catherine University landed the #10 spot for value in the United States this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Saint Paul, MN. In-state tuition and fees average $38,428. Graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. St Catherine University alumni report median earnings of $59,282 a decade after entry. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. St Catherine University has an acceptance rate of 92%. Read the full report on St Catherine University
William Woods University landed the #11 spot for value in the United States this year. William Woods University is a private not-for-profit school based in Fulton, MO. Students from in state pay about $30,340 in tuition and fees. William Woods University Asl American Sign Language students take on a median of $25,287 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $42,401 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 71% of applicants are accepted. Read the full report on William Woods University
Siena Heights University offered strong value this year, earning the #12 position. Based in Adrian, MI, Siena Heights University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $30,778. Students borrow a median of $22,753 to complete their Asl American Sign Language program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $57,529. Set against $22,753 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 69% of applicants are accepted. Read more about Siena Heights University
Augustana College South Dakota came in at #13 in this year's value ranking. Set in Sioux Falls, SD, Augustana College South Dakota is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $40,160. Typical Asl American Sign Language student debt is $26,217. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $59,217. Set against $26,217 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Augustana College South Dakota has an acceptance rate of 68%. Read more about Augustana College South Dakota
Columbia College Chicago ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best-value Asl American Sign Language schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Chicago, IL. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $34,088. The median Asl American Sign Language program debt is $28,818. Columbia College Chicago alumni report median earnings of $42,195 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 90%. Read the full report on Columbia College Chicago
Valdosta State University offered strong value this year, earning the #15 position. Set in Valdosta, GA, Valdosta State University is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,124, compared with $17,836 for out-of-state students. Typical Asl American Sign Language student debt is $28,661. Median earnings reach $49,361 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Valdosta State University has an acceptance rate of 72%. Get the full Valdosta State University report
Keuka College offered strong value this year, earning the #16 position. Set in Keuka Park, NY, Keuka College is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $39,332. Typical Asl American Sign Language student debt is $26,000. Keuka College alumni report median earnings of $58,289 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $26,000 median debt. Keuka College admits about 68% of applicants. Read the full report on Keuka College
Georgia State University placed #16 among the best-value Asl American Sign Language schools in the United States. This public school is set in Atlanta, GA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,664, while out-of-state students pay about $24,840. Students borrow a median of $26,091 to complete their Asl American Sign Language program here. Median earnings reach $47,384 ten years out. Set against $26,091 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Georgia State University has an acceptance rate of 55%. See the full Georgia State University profile
University Of New Mexico Main Campus offered strong value this year, earning the #18 position. Located in Albuquerque, NM, University Of New Mexico Main Campus is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $10,140 in tuition and fees, compared with $33,060 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,062 to complete their Asl American Sign Language program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $44,792. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 95% of applicants are accepted. Read more about University Of New Mexico Main Campus
University Of Louisville offered strong value this year, earning the #19 position. Located in Louisville, KY, University Of Louisville is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,136, compared with $29,482 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $21,910 to complete their Asl American Sign Language program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $53,899 ten years after entry. Set against $21,910 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Louisville has an acceptance rate of 79%. Get the full University Of Louisville report
University Of Connecticut came in at #19 in this year's value ranking. Located in Storrs, CT, University Of Connecticut is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $21,044, with out-of-state students paying around $43,712. Students borrow a median of $23,637 to complete their Asl American Sign Language program here. Median earnings reach $73,997 ten years out. Set against $23,637 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 52% of those who apply are admitted. Read the full report on University Of Connecticut
Western Oregon University landed the #19 spot for value in the United States this year. This public school is set in Monmouth, OR. Students from in state pay about $11,514 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $32,169. Western Oregon University Asl American Sign Language students take on a median of $22,950 in debt. Western Oregon University alumni report median earnings of $51,815 a decade after entry. Set against $22,950 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Western Oregon University has an acceptance rate of 98%. More on Western Oregon University
Eastern Kentucky University ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best-value Asl American Sign Language schools. This public school is set in Richmond, KY. Students from in state pay about $10,320 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $21,230. The median Asl American Sign Language program debt is $25,122. Eastern Kentucky University alumni report median earnings of $45,795 a decade after entry. Set against $25,122 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 78% of applicants are accepted. More on Eastern Kentucky University
Rochester Institute Of Technology placed #23 among the best-value Asl American Sign Language schools in the United States. Located in Rochester, NY, Rochester Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $59,210. The median Asl American Sign Language program debt is $26,870. Graduates go on to earn a median of $76,571 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Rochester Institute Of Technology admits about 67% of applicants. More on Rochester Institute Of Technology
University Of Rochester ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best-value Asl American Sign Language schools. Located in Rochester, NY, University Of Rochester is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $67,080. Graduates carry a median of $21,517 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $79,042. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Rochester admits about 40% of applicants. Read the full report on University Of Rochester
Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis offered strong value this year, earning the #25 position. Located in Indianapolis, IN, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $10,762 in tuition and fees, compared with $34,891 for out-of-state students. Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis Asl American Sign Language students take on a median of $23,146 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $55,198. That is a strong return on a $23,146 median debt. Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis admits about 76% of applicants. See the full Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis profile
Crafton Hills College placed #25 among the best-value Asl American Sign Language schools in the United States. Get the full Crafton Hills College report
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Asl American Sign Language Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
Not far behind, these schools also offered excellent value:
San Diego City College ranked #26 on our 2026 list of the best-value Asl American Sign Language schools. Read the full report on San Diego City College
Central Piedmont Community College landed the #27 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Central Piedmont Community College profile
Nassau Community College ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best-value Asl American Sign Language schools. Read the full report on Nassau Community College
Sierra College
Sierra College landed the #29 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Sierra College
Baton Rouge Community College landed the #30 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Baton Rouge Community College profile
Cuyamaca College
Cuyamaca College placed #31 among the best-value Asl American Sign Language schools in the United States. Get the full Cuyamaca College report
Mt San Jacinto Community College District came in at #32 in this year's value ranking. More on Mt San Jacinto Community College District
Palomar College
Palomar College offered strong value this year, earning the #33 position. See the full Palomar College profile
Phoenix College
Phoenix College ranked #34 on our 2026 list of the best-value Asl American Sign Language schools. Get the full Phoenix College report
San Joaquin Delta College landed the #35 spot for value in the United States this year. More on San Joaquin Delta College
Temple University landed the #36 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Temple University
Burlington County College landed the #37 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Burlington County College
Imperial Valley College came in at #38 in this year's value ranking. See the full Imperial Valley College profile
Lord Fairfax Community College ranked #39 on our 2026 list of the best-value Asl American Sign Language schools. Get the full Lord Fairfax Community College report
Saint Paul College A Community And Technical College placed #40 among the best-value Asl American Sign Language schools in the United States. Read more about Saint Paul College A Community And Technical College
Southwestern College Chula Vista landed the #41 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Southwestern College Chula Vista
Los Angeles Pierce College landed the #42 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Los Angeles Pierce College profile
Midlands Technical College placed #43 among the best-value Asl American Sign Language schools in the United States. More on Midlands Technical College
Eastern Michigan University offered strong value this year, earning the #44 position. Get the full Eastern Michigan University report
Germanna Community College ranked #45 on our 2026 list of the best-value Asl American Sign Language schools. Read the full report on Germanna Community College
Washington State Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #46 position. Get the full Washington State Community College report
Collin County Community College District placed #47 among the best-value Asl American Sign Language schools in the United States. See the full Collin County Community College District profile
Ball State University offered strong value this year, earning the #48 position. See the full Ball State University profile
Saint Louis Community College landed the #49 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Saint Louis Community College
Capital Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #50 position. Read the full report on Capital Community College
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment — drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 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).
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