Bachelor’s Degrees in Sign Language Interpretation & Translation
Education Levels of Sign Language Interpretation and Translation Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 336 people earned their bachelor's degree in sign language interpretation and translation. This earns it the #408 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in sign language interpretation and translation at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 464 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 336 |
| Basic Certificate | 305 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 224 |
| Master’s Degree | 71 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1 |
Earnings of Sign Language Interpretation and Translation Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for sign language interpretation and translation students who are bachelor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in sign language interpretation and translation. About 90.2% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 33 |
| Women | 303 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of sign language interpretation and translation bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50 |
| White | 243 |
| International Students | 2 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 21 |
Most Popular Sign Language Interpretation and Translation Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 36 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in sign language interpretation and translation. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
William Woods University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for sign language interpretation and translation majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Each year, around 2,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $27,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,800 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their bachelor's degree in sign language interpretation and translation from William Woods. About 93% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for sign language interpretation and translation majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Rochester Institute of Technology. Roughly 16,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,784 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,884 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their bachelor's degree in sign language interpretation and translation from RIT. About 88% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 4th most popular school in the country for sign language interpretation and translation majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Columbia College Chicago. Each year, around 6,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,734 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $1,270 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their bachelor's degree in sign language interpretation and translation from Columbia. About 74% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for sign language interpretation and translation majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Western Oregon University. Roughly 4,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,560 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their bachelor's degree in sign language interpretation and translation from Western Oregon State College. Of these students, 83% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for sign language interpretation and translation majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Valdosta State University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,371 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,572 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their bachelor's degree in sign language interpretation and translation from VSU. About 100% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Siena Heights University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in sign language interpretation and translation. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $28,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,744 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their bachelor's degree in sign language interpretation and translation from Siena Heights University.
University of North Florida is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in sign language interpretation and translation. Roughly 16,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,996 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,570 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their bachelor's degree in sign language interpretation and translation from UNF. About 93% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 9th most popular school in the country for sign language interpretation and translation majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Gallaudet University. Roughly 1,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,292 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,144 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their bachelor's degree in sign language interpretation and translation from Gallaudet. Of these students, 85% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 9th most popular school in the country for sign language interpretation and translation majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Troy University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,792 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,550 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their bachelor's degree in sign language interpretation and translation from TROY. Around 56% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Kent State University at Kent comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in sign language interpretation and translation. Roughly 26,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,595 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,483 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their bachelor's degree in sign language interpretation and translation from Kent State. About 73% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of New Mexico - Main Campus is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in sign language interpretation and translation. Roughly 22,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,803 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,287 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their bachelor's degree in sign language interpretation and translation from UNM. Around 56% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.
The 12th most popular school in the country for sign language interpretation and translation majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Madonna University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $27,360 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their bachelor's degree in sign language interpretation and translation from Madonna. About 100% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
St Catherine University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in sign language interpretation and translation. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,694 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,910 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their bachelor's degree in sign language interpretation and translation from St. Kate's.
Georgia State University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in sign language interpretation and translation. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,158 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,164 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their bachelor's degree in sign language interpretation and translation from Georgia State. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Idaho State University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in sign language interpretation and translation. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,992 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,904 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their bachelor's degree in sign language interpretation and translation from ISU. About 100% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 17th most popular school in the country for sign language interpretation and translation majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Goshen College. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,760 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their bachelor's degree in sign language interpretation and translation from Goshen.
The 17th most popular school in the country for sign language interpretation and translation majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Keuka College. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,539 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their bachelor's degree in sign language interpretation and translation from Keuka College. Of these students, 100% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Gardner - Webb University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in sign language interpretation and translation. Roughly 3,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,470 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,250 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their bachelor's degree in sign language interpretation and translation from Gardner - Webb.
The 19th most popular school in the country for sign language interpretation and translation majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis. Each year, around 29,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,241 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,648 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their bachelor's degree in sign language interpretation and translation from IUPUI. Of these students, 86% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to sign language interpretation and translation that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| American Sign Language (ASL) | 137 |
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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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