American Sign Language
What graduates really earn, where the degree pays off most, and whether the numbers add up for you.
Earnings Range (4 Years After Graduation)
Best Schools for American Sign Language by Earnings
| # | School | 4yr Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gallaudet University DC · Private | $70,859 |
| 2 | Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania PA · Public | $59,134 |
| 3 | Lamar University TX · Public | $54,319 |
| 4 | Madonna University MI · Private | $50,382 |
| 5 | William Woods University MO · Private | $49,889 |
| 6 | Western Oregon University OR · Public | $48,295 |
| 7 | Liberty University VA · Private | $48,109 |
| 8 | Indiana University-Indianapolis IN · Public | $47,003 |
| 9 | St Catherine University MN · Private | $45,973 |
| 10 | Columbia College Chicago IL · Private | $45,619 |
| 11 | Rochester Institute of Technology NY · Private | $45,330 |
| 12 | Siena Heights University MI · Private | $44,933 |
| 13 | Keuka College NY · Private | $43,419 |
| 14 | Kent State University at Kent OH · Public | $42,488 |
| 15 | University of North Florida FL · Public | $39,944 |
| 16 | Valdosta State University GA · Public | $39,516 |
| 17 | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus NH · Public | $38,282 |
| 18 | University of New Hampshire at Manchester NH · Public | $38,282 |
| 19 | Eastern Kentucky University KY · Public | $36,755 |
Is American Sign Language Worth It?
Proceed With a Plan
Be honest with yourself about the money on American Sign Language. At an average $34,485 four years out, the payback can be long, especially at a pricey school. That doesn't make the field a mistake - it means the cost side has to be managed tightly, so lean toward low debt.
This is a more specialized field, offered at 23 schools in our data. Fewer options means less room to optimize on cost, so weigh each aid offer closely.
The top earner here is Indiana University-Indianapolis, where graduates pull $47,003 four years out. But an average hides a wide spread - where you go, and what you do with the degree, matter as much as the major itself.
Earnings data represents median earnings 4 years after graduation for graduates of bachelor's programs, as reported by the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Individual outcomes vary significantly based on career path, location, and other factors.