American Sign Language
Offered at 273 college programs that reported results. Here is what graduates earn and owe at each credential level, and which programs pay best.
By credential level
| Credential | Programs | Typical earnings, 1 yr | Typical earnings, 5 yrs | Typical debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate | 104 | — | $40,048 | — |
| Associate | 113 | $37,460 | $38,582 | — |
| Bachelor's | 48 | $39,409 | $49,922 | $22,833 |
| Master's | 6 | — | — | — |
| Doctoral | 1 | — | — | — |
| Graduate certificate | 1 | — | — | — |
"Typical" is the median across programs of each program's median, counting only programs with unsuppressed data (at least three). It describes a typical program, not a national median for all graduates. Certificate figures include certificates earned at four-year colleges, often alongside a bachelor's; see degrees vs. certificates for a cleaner comparison. Source: College Scorecard field of study data.
One year after finishing, a typical associate program in this field reports median earnings of $37,460, versus $39,409 for a typical bachelor's program.
Highest-earning certificate programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saint Paul College | MN | — | $43,906 | — |
| 2 | Boise State University | ID | $42,528 | — | — |
| 3 | Austin Community College District | TX | — | $41,109 | $12,249 |
| 4 | Tarrant County College District | TX | — | $38,988 | — |
| 5 | Saint Louis Community College | MO | — | $38,583 | — |
| 6 | Temple University | PA | $35,113 | — | $21,500 |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning associate programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tarrant County College District | TX | — | $50,779 | — |
| 2 | Saint Paul College | MN | — | $39,289 | — |
| 3 | Columbus State Community College | OH | $38,885 | — | — |
| 4 | Cincinnati State Technical and Community College | OH | — | $37,875 | — |
| 5 | Oakland Community College | MI | $37,460 | — | — |
| 6 | Vincennes University | IN | — | $36,065 | — |
| 7 | South Texas College | TX | $26,435 | — | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning bachelor's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gallaudet University | DC | $39,559 | $65,730 | $17,500 |
| 2 | St Catherine University | MN | $40,020 | $55,364 | — |
| 3 | Madonna University | MI | $38,125 | $53,681 | — |
| 4 | Liberty University | VA | — | $53,556 | — |
| 5 | Columbia College Chicago | IL | $37,067 | $53,459 | $28,500 |
| 6 | Western Oregon University | OR | $32,486 | $51,690 | $20,500 |
| 7 | Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania | PA | $40,819 | $50,620 | $25,000 |
| 8 | Utah Valley University | UT | $31,025 | $50,080 | — |
| 9 | Lamar University | TX | — | $49,765 | $23,041 |
| 10 | Indiana University-Indianapolis | IN | $40,252 | $49,667 | — |
| 11 | Rochester Institute of Technology | NY | $32,345 | $48,293 | $22,625 |
| 12 | University of North Florida | FL | — | $47,870 | — |
| 13 | Keuka College | NY | — | $47,426 | — |
| 14 | Kent State University at Kent | OH | $35,539 | $46,339 | $25,000 |
| 15 | University of Northern Colorado | CO | $44,728 | — | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning master's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gallaudet University | DC | $57,020 | $71,448 | — |
| 2 | University of Northern Colorado | CO | $59,648 | $64,314 | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
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Quick answers
- How much do american sign language graduates earn?
- One year after finishing, a typical bachelor's program in american sign language reports median earnings of $39,409. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field of study data.
