### SUMMARY

 A degree in American Sign Language is a valuable choice and ordinarily a mandatory first step for undergrads coveting to enter a career as an asl interpreter, an american sign language instructor, or a non-verbal special education teacher. Interestingly, american sign language is a ​unique major coming in at the 273rd most popular degree. Last academic year, there were 532 american sign language graduates. In-state tuition for american sign language at private institutions is, on average, 3 times more spendy than their public fellows.

 With only 46 institutions offering american sign language you may have a more finite list of the institutions that will have an option for you. If you're looking to immerse yourself with other american sign language majors, consider colleges in New York which have more students admitted to american sign language than any other state. More generally, the best region to pursue american sign language is in the Southeast region with [Troy University](/colleges/troy-university), [University of Arkansas at Little Rock](/colleges/university-of-arkansas-at-little-rock), and [University of North Florida](/colleges/university-of-north-florida) best representing the region. Interestingly, our selection for the top conference to major in american sign language is the Sun Belt Conference with [Troy University](/colleges/troy-university), [University of Arkansas at Little Rock](/colleges/university-of-arkansas-at-little-rock), and [Georgia State University](/colleges/georgia-state-university) representing the conference. Based on our comprehensive list of the [best colleges](/rankings/best-colleges), our choice for the best school for american sign language is [Rochester Institute of Technology](/colleges/rochester-institute-of-technology).

 The 'best' school does not have to be the best school for every student. There might be many more angels to consider when selecting college. Things such as campus amenities, transportation services, and food would change one's thoughts on which school to attend. Here at Authority, we have examined the pros and cons for you. If, as an example, you are interested in which american sign language college has the top college campus, the winner is [Rochester Institute of Technology](/colleges/rochester-institute-of-technology). If, for example, you are very interested in which university boasts the best campus, we have an entire list [dedicated to that](/rankings/best-college-campuses). We have carefully pored through professor reviews, government databases, student reviews, and more in order to compare every major in the United States in an unbiased and informative way. Here you can find our comprehensive list for the colleges with the [best student life](/rankings/best-student-life)&nbspand, from that list, our pick for the university with the best student life for american sign language is [Rochester Institute of Technology](/colleges/rochester-institute-of-technology). Are you curious why? Keep reading to find out more about Authority's top recommendations. Some of our picks just might shock you.

 If price is a primary factor in your decisions, you might be cautious about [Rochester Institute of Technology](/colleges/rochester-institute-of-technology). [Rochester Institute of Technology](/colleges/rochester-institute-of-technology)&nbspappears to be the most expensive college for american sign language, at least for out of state students. We do have a list of the [most expensive](/rankings/most-expensive-colleges)&nbspcolleges that could put the expense at [Rochester Institute of Technology](/colleges/rochester-institute-of-technology)&nbspinto perspective. You could also want to know that american sign language is the 314th most expensive major in America, with an average expense of $22,400. To zoom out a little, the most costly state for american sign language in the nation is New York at Keuka College and Rochester Institute of Technology, the main colleges in the state, of $31,748 and $44,049. Even more broadly, the most expensive region of the country for american sign language is unfortunately unavailable due to missing data.

 Our cheapest region for american sign language is the Rocky Mountains region which is represented by [Idaho State University](/colleges/idaho-state-university) with a cost of $22,224 and [Utah Valley University](/colleges/utah-valley-university) with a cost of $15,872. On the bright side, the most affordable university for american sign language is [Valdosta State University](/colleges/valdosta-state-university). Authority's comprehensive list of the most affordable universities can be found [here](/rankings/most-affordable-colleges).

 In-state learners can expect to pay about $9,300 for a degree in american sign language. The price swells by a lot to a median of $22,900 for the out-of-state public-school undergraduate. On that note, our pick for the school with the best value for american sign language: [Rochester Institute of Technology](/colleges/rochester-institute-of-technology). Through this link you will find our comprehensive list for the colleges we see as being the [best value](/rankings/best-value-colleges)&nbspoverall. With that said, this section is based on out-of-state tuition costs. The value proposition changes when in-state tuition is considered, but as we do not know what state(s) you might qualify for in-state tuition, we are approaching this discussion through out-of-state tuition costs.

 Earnings for american sign language majors can vary, but two years after graduation students will typically make around $42,900. While there is much variation in earnings potential; top positions can rake in up to $65,100. Straight out of university, the lowest end jobs within the american sign language field make $28,000, which isn't that bad. The highest earning graduates for american sign language graduated from [Rochester Institute of Technology](/colleges/rochester-institute-of-technology)&nbspand if you want to find the colleges with all of the [highest earning graduates](/rankings/highest-earning-graduates), we have that too.

 The all-around diversity of american sign language is quite poor, falling within only the 13th percentile of majors nationally. The school with the most composite diversity for american sign language is [Gallaudet University](/colleges/gallaudet-university)&nbspand here you can find our comprehensive list for the colleges with the [most diversity](/rankings/most-diverse-colleges). The overall financial diversity of the American Sign Language major is only within the 34th percentile of all majors. Racial diversity is even further below average in the 17th percentile. White collegians make up the largest proportion at 76% of scholars studying american sign language. Additionally, 84% of undergrads pursuing an american sign language degree are women.

 The median score of american sign language professors is 4.3 stars, a ranking that is 8% higher than the average across every major; this is a pretty good ranking. If you are looking for the most popular american sign language instructor in the nation, look no further than Patricia Masterson from [Sacramento City College](/colleges/sacramento-city-college). It may surprise you, but the highest ranked american sign language professors according to students are at [Utah Valley University](/colleges/utah-valley-university). As we consider data other than just rankings we find that the school with the overall best professors for american sign language is [Gallaudet University](/colleges/gallaudet-university). One can find an explanation of our ever evolving ranking methodology of the [best overall professors here](/rankings/best-professors), along with many of the finest instructors in the U.S.

 Finally, the most difficult college to get into for american sign language is [Liberty University](/colleges/liberty-university). While we do not necessarily see the value in it, we do have a general page of the [hardest colleges to get into](/rankings/hardest-colleges-to-get-into). With that said, we hope you believe that looking at college from examples primarily informed by superlatives could be said to be the root of many of higher education's fundamental problems. We encourage you to look at some of our other pages on different colleges and read a few of our insightful background articles on beneficial details to look out for as your university search continues.



 ### POPULARITY

 American sign language is the 273rd most popular degree in America, with 532 students receiving their bachelors degree last year. It just beat out #274 [Electromechanical Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies](/rankings/best-colleges-for-electromechanical-instrumentation-and-maintenance-technologies), and narrowly lost to #272 [Physician Assistant Studies](/rankings/best-colleges-for-physician-assistant-studies).

 The degree is offered at a total of 46 colleges across the nation, and is the 286th most widely offered degree. It is only offered at 2% of the Top 100 [Best Colleges](/rankings/best-colleges) in America.

 It is also worth noting that just over 83.3% of colleges offering american sign language are public making it a very accessible field.

 The southeast produces the most american sign language graduates, largely led by [Troy University](/colleges/troy-university), while it’s the Sun Belt Conference that leads conference totals. As far as states, New York ranks highest, with particular help from [Keuka College](/colleges/keuka-college) and [Rochester Institute of Technology](/colleges/rochester-institute-of-technology).

 All that being said, no individual school produces more american sign language graduates than [Phoenix College](/colleges/phoenix-college), which graduated 44 students last year alone. Although size is critical, another important factor to consider is the program’s density (the percent of all students that study american sign language). More students studied american sign language as a percentage of total students at [William Woods University](/colleges/william-woods-university) than any other college.



 ### COST

 American sign language is the 314th most expensive degree in the nation, with a median cost of $22,389 amongst the top 50 programs.

 New England has the most expensive colleges with top american sign language programs predominantly led by [University of New Hampshire at Manchester](/colleges/university-of-new-hampshire-at-manchester) with an annual cost of $31,660. The most expensive state for american sign language is New York led by [Keuka College](/colleges/keuka-college) and [Rochester Institute of Technology](/colleges/rochester-institute-of-technology).

 Public schools with solid programs typically charge 66.67% less than private schools for in-state students. However, when looking at out-of-state tuition, the median top 50 Public school charges 17.78% less than your average private school. So be sure to look into public shools in your state ASAP.

 The most expensive top 25 college for american sign language is [Rochester Institute of Technology](/colleges/rochester-institute-of-technology), which is the 191st most expensive college in the United States. The most affordable option in the top 100 is [Baker College](/colleges/baker-college). It costs just $9,720 per year, and it is ranked 29th for its american sign language program. If you’re looking for a higher ranked, but still affordable school, [Valdosta State University](/colleges/valdosta-state-university)  could be for you, ranked #23 with an in-state cost of just $4,371. Another more affordable choice would be #16, [Troy University](/colleges/troy-university) in Pike County, AL with a cost of $7,800 for in-state students and $15,600 for out-of-state students.



### SALARY

 Going to college is a massive investment for most students. It's important to have confidence you are equipped to payback your investment. We wish for the following income and job placement stats to guide you in making an informed decision when selecting your focus.

 In year one out of university, American Sign Language graduates earn $29,830 a year on average (bottom 17%). Later on in their professional lives, they ordinarily draw something between $28,006 and $65,122, but average roughly $42,932. To put it in context, that is 11% higher than the United States average.

 The most popular job for an American Sign Language graduate is Guest Service Representative, which often make close to $18,000; next are Office Assistant and Direct Support Professional, which usually make more or less $23,000 and $11,000 respectively.

 The highest earning region for American Sign Language graduates is The Great Lakes. The highest earning state for American Sign Language graduates is MI. The best paid conference for American Sign Language graduates is Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference.



### PROFESSORS

 Fast Facts for American Sign Language: Median Professor Rating: 4.3 / 5, which is Top 100.

 Professors constantly have an influential impact your college experience, no matter what you major in. A thoughtful professor could help a student find their passion and set one up for future success. Alternatively, an ineffective professor can bring unwanted frustration or even worse... fail you!

 American Sign Language professors boast a median student rating of 4.3 out of 5, putting them in 64th place in the US grounded in student satisfaction. For context that's 7.5% north of the national median professor rating for all subjects. American Sign Language professors just out-ranked those from ["Forensic Psychology"](/rankings/best-colleges-for-forensic-psychology), whereas ["Special Education and Teaching"](/rankings/best-colleges-for-special-education-and-teaching)&nbspprofessors ranked one slot above American Sign Language.

 Now for some statistics about American Sign Language professors. Colleges located in fringe towns tend to have the best American Sign Language professors. The Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference has the highest rated American Sign Language professors. The Far West region has the highest rated American Sign Language professors. Public schools tend to have higher rated American Sign Language professors than private universities. Finally, Connecticut has the highest rated American Sign Language professors in the US.

 Patricia Masterson, instructor at [Sacramento City College](/colleges/sacramento-city-college)&nbspin Sacramento, CA is the most popular American Sign Language professor in America. Nicholas Zerlentes, professor at [East Los Angeles College](/colleges/east-los-angeles-college)&nbspin Monterey Park, CA is the highest rated American Sign Language professor in the US, with a rating of 5 / 5.

 Find out which colleges have the [Best Professors](/rankings/best-professors)!



### STUDENTS

 College can be an especially formative adventure in one's life; it's an opportunity for individual growth and expansion. Students begin to capture who they would like to become and cultivate many of the needed skills to become a successful member of society. But learning isn't simply found in the classroom - the campus dialogue, the personal lesson received from a tenured instructor, the exposure to a different perspective. Therefore, finding a diverse college tremendously enhances what you gain from your time spent in school.

 American Sign Language is a less racially diverse focus than average\*. 76% of America's American Sign Language majors are white students, followed by latino students (10%), black students (7%), and students of other races\*\*(5%). The most racially diverse college\* in the top 100 is [Valdosta State University](/colleges/valdosta-state-university) located in Valdosta, GA.

 Moreover, American Sign Language skews very heavily female, more so narrowly above 7 in 8 subjects. Faintly above 5/6 of students majoring in American Sign Language identify as women. [Gallaudet University](/colleges/gallaudet-university) in Washington, DC has the most gender balanced student body in the top 100.

  Another important type of diversity is wealth diversity. Unfortunately, American Sign Language is less fiscally diverse than 66% of focuses in the United States. 33% of its majors come from families taking in less than $30,000 a year, 17% are from lower middle>income households, and 20% grew up in families with $110,000 plus annual incomes. [Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis](/colleges/indiana-university-purdue-university-indianapolis) is the most socioeconomically diverse institution in the top 100.

 Considering each type of diversity, overall IN is the most diverse state for American Sign Language. The Southwest is the most diverse region, and the Horizon League is the most diverse conference.

   \* diversity calculations and comparisons are based on [Simpson's Diversity Index](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diversity_index)   
  \*\* other races is used to refer to non asian, black, latino, or white

  #### Diversity Statistics

  ##### Racial Diversity

 * Asian: 2%
* Black: 7%
* Latino: 10%
* White: 76%
* Other: 5%
  ##### Gender Diversity

 * Male: 16%
* Female: 84%
  ##### Socioeconomic Diversity (By Household Income)

 * Under 30k: 33%
* 30k - 48k: 17%
* 48k - 75k: 17%
* 75k - 110k: 15%
* Over 110k: 20%
  ##### Geographic Diversity

 * In State: 73%
* Out of State: 24%
* International: 2%


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2023 American Sign Language Salary

There are about 17,433 students enrolled in American Sign Language in the USA.

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