Sign Language Interpretation Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Sign Language Interpretation is offered at 114 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Sign Language Interpretation.
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Education Levels of Sign Language Interpretation Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,420 people earned theirSign Language Interpretation majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Sign Language Interpretation at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 156 |
| Associate’s Degree | 438 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 362 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 457 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 4 |
Earnings of Sign Language Interpretation Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding amaster’s degree in Sign Language Interpretation 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 Sign Language Interpretation students with their master’s degree.
Most Popular Sign Language Interpretation Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 145 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Sign Language Interpretation. Learn more about the most popular below:
Tarrant County College District tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Sign Language Interpretation majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 85 master's degrees in Sign Language Interpretation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Sign Language Interpretation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Central Piedmont Community College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Sign Language Interpretation. This school awarded 51 master's degrees in Sign Language Interpretation 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 North Florida is a popular choice for Sign Language Interpretation majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 51 master's degrees in Sign Language Interpretation in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Western Oregon University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Sign Language Interpretation. This school awarded 43 master's degrees in Sign Language Interpretation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Sign Language Interpretation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southwestern Illinois College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Sign Language Interpretation. This school awarded 40 master's degrees in Sign Language Interpretation in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Austin Community College District comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Sign Language Interpretation. This school awarded 39 master's degrees in Sign Language Interpretation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Sign Language Interpretation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rochester Institute of Technology comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Sign Language Interpretation. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their master's degree in Sign Language Interpretation from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Northern Virginia Community College is a popular choice for Sign Language Interpretation majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their master's degree in Sign Language Interpretation from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
William Woods University is a popular choice for Sign Language Interpretation majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their master's degree in Sign Language Interpretation from this school. 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 #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Sign Language Interpretation. This school awarded 31 master's degrees in Sign Language Interpretation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Sign Language Interpretation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Blue Ridge Community College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Sign Language Interpretation. This school awarded 30 master's degrees in Sign Language Interpretation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Sign Language Interpretation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Mt San Antonio College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Sign Language Interpretation. This school awarded 27 master's degrees in Sign Language Interpretation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Sign Language Interpretation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pikes Peak State College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Sign Language Interpretation. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in Sign Language Interpretation 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 #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Sign Language Interpretation. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in Sign Language Interpretation from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Sign Language Interpretation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Akron Main Campus is a popular choice for Sign Language Interpretation majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in Sign Language Interpretation from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Sign Language Interpretation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
South Texas College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Sign Language Interpretation. This school awarded 23 master's degrees in Sign Language Interpretation in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Houston Community College is a popular choice for Sign Language Interpretation majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 22 master's degrees in Sign Language Interpretation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Sign Language Interpretation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lone Star College System comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Sign Language Interpretation. This school awarded 21 master's degrees in Sign Language Interpretation in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
San Antonio College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Sign Language Interpretation. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in Sign Language Interpretation from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Sign Language Interpretation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Columbus State Community College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Sign Language Interpretation. This school awarded 19 master's degrees in Sign Language Interpretation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Sign Language Interpretation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Sign Language Interpretation that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| American Sign Language (ASL) | 879 |
| Linguistics of ASL and Other Sign Languages | 10 |
| American Sign Language, Other | 2 |
References
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- 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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