by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how Gallaudet University ranks among other schools offering degrees in american sign language.
Jump to any of the following sections:
Gallaudet University is the top-ranked school in the United States for american sign language. In particular, it placed #46 out of 63 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in District Of Columbia.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Gallaudet University handed out 20 bachelor’s degrees in american sign language.
American Sign Language students who finish a bachelor’s at Gallaudet University earn a median of $60,308 a year. This is higher than $56,901, the median for all majors at Gallaudet University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Gallaudet University, american sign language students accumulate a median of $30,500 in student loans. This is higher than $24,123, the typical median for all majors at Gallaudet University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,512 | $18,288 |
| Fees | $1,366 | $1,366 |
Learn more about Gallaudet University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 40% of american sign language bachelor’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of american sign language bachelor’s degree graduates at Gallaudet University are White. About 70% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Gallaudet University with a bachelor’s in american sign language.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
In the most recent graduating class, 26% of american sign language master’s degrees went to men and 74% went to women.
The majority of american sign language master’s degree graduates at Gallaudet University are White. About 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Gallaudet University with a master’s in american sign language.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent academic year available, 25% of american sign language doctoral degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of american sign language doctoral degree graduates at Gallaudet University were White. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Gallaudet University with a doctoral in american sign language.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the american sign language majors at Gallaudet University.
This american sign language program at Gallaudet University includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| American Sign Language (ASL) | 26 |
| Sign Language Interpretation and Translation | 25 |
| Linguistics of ASL and Other Sign Languages | 8 |
Gallaudet University granted 26 completions in american sign language (asl) recently — 69% to women and 31% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (62%).
Gallaudet University awarded 25 degrees in sign language interpretation and translation in the latest year of data — 68% to women and 32% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (64%).
Gallaudet University awarded 8 degrees in linguistics of asl and other sign languages recently — 75% to women and 25% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (50%).