by our College Data Analytics Team
[American Sign Language](/majors/foreign-languages-linguistics/asl-american-sign-language/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 218 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for american sign language students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in american sign language, balancing cost against outcomes.
Oxnard College tops our 2026 list of the best value american sign language schools in the United States. Set in the city of Oxnard, Oxnard College is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $1,426 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $9,615. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $41,393.
Students looking for strong value in american sign language will find it at Grossmont College, which ranked #2. Set in the suburb of El Cajon, Grossmont College is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $1,332 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $10,628. Graduates go on to earn a median of $40,309 ten years after entry.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Saddleback College earned it the #3 place for american sign language. Located in the suburb of Mission Viejo, Saddleback College is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,432, while out-of-state students pay about $14,812. Typical student debt for american sign language graduates is $5,707. Soon after graduation, american sign language degree recipients from Saddleback College generally make around $15,890. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
A rank of #4 makes Golden West College one of the best values for american sign language. Located in the suburb of Huntington Beach, Golden West College is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $1,380, with out-of-state students paying around $11,628. American Sign Language graduates carry a median of $21,500 in student loans. American Sign Language graduates of Golden West College earn a median of $82,984 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Fresno City College came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best value american sign language schools. Set in the city of Fresno, Fresno City College is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,378, compared with $8,638 for out-of-state students. American Sign Language graduates carry a median of $7,234 in student loans. American Sign Language graduates of Fresno City College earn a median of $37,470 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
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College Of The Sequoias earned the #6 position for value in american sign language this year. Set in the city of Visalia, College Of The Sequoias is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $1,394 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $9,038. Typical student debt for american sign language graduates is $10,288. Early-career american sign language graduates make about $37,749. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Mt San Antonio College ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best value american sign language schools. Mt San Antonio College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Walnut. Students from in state pay about $1,364 in tuition and fees, compared with $10,464 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for american sign language graduates is $9,384. Soon after graduation, american sign language degree recipients from Mt San Antonio College generally make around $44,391. Set against $9,384 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
South Texas College placed #8 among the best values for american sign language. South Texas College is a very large public school located in the city of McAllen. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,920, with out-of-state students paying around $7,620. American Sign Language graduates carry a median of $6,868 in student loans. American Sign Language graduates of South Texas College earn a median of $30,227 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $6,868 median debt.
American River College ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best value american sign language schools. Located in the suburb of Sacramento, American River College is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $1,288, with out-of-state students paying around $12,616. American Sign Language graduates carry a median of $14,105 in student loans. Early-career american sign language graduates make about $76,077. Set against $14,105 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Palomar College placed #10 among the best values for american sign language. Palomar College is a very large public school located in the suburb of San Marcos. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,354, compared with $10,650 for out-of-state students. Median earnings reach $42,300 ten years out.
Bakersfield College came in at #11 for value in american sign language this year. Bakersfield College is a very large public school located in the city of Bakersfield. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,430, compared with $11,300 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $9,419 to complete the american sign language program here. American Sign Language graduates of Bakersfield College earn a median of $86,312 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $9,419 median debt.
Los Medanos College ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best value american sign language schools. Set in the suburb of Pittsburg, Los Medanos College is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,312, while out-of-state students pay about $10,320. Typical student debt for american sign language graduates is $9,500. Early-career american sign language graduates make about $32,581. That is a strong return on a $9,500 median debt.
San Antonio College earned the #13 position for value in american sign language this year. Set in the city of San Antonio, San Antonio College is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,412 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $9,952. Typical student debt for american sign language graduates is $11,839. Soon after graduation, american sign language degree recipients from San Antonio College generally make around $37,855. That is a strong return on a $11,839 median debt.
Tarrant County College District landed the #14 spot for american sign language value this year. Tarrant County College District is a very large public school located in the city of Fort Worth. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,863, while out-of-state students pay about $8,370. American Sign Language graduates carry a median of $15,148 in student loans. American Sign Language graduates of Tarrant County College District earn a median of $45,158 early in their careers. Set against $15,148 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Austin Community College District landed the #15 spot for american sign language value this year. Set in the city of Austin, Austin Community College District is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $2,550 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $10,590. Students borrow a median of $8,999 to complete the american sign language program here. Soon after graduation, american sign language degree recipients from Austin Community College District generally make around $38,995. Set against $8,999 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City came in at #16 for value in american sign language this year. Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Oklahoma City. Students from in state pay about $3,779 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $9,564. Students borrow a median of $18,726 to complete the american sign language program here. Soon after graduation, american sign language degree recipients from Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City generally make around $45,580. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Saint Louis Community College came in at #17 for value in american sign language this year. Saint Louis Community College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Bridgeton. In-state tuition and fees average $3,660, while out-of-state students pay about $6,990. Students borrow a median of $11,424 to complete the american sign language program here. Early-career american sign language graduates make about $38,999. Set against $11,424 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Southwestern Illinois College earned the #18 position for value in american sign language this year. Set in the suburb of Belleville, Southwestern Illinois College is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,230, while out-of-state students pay about $6,720. American Sign Language graduates carry a median of $10,388 in student loans. Soon after graduation, american sign language degree recipients from Southwestern Illinois College generally make around $44,345. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Houston Community College ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best value american sign language schools. Houston Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Houston. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,040, compared with $5,460 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for american sign language graduates is $19,223. Soon after graduation, american sign language degree recipients from Houston Community College generally make around $40,365. That is a strong return on a $19,223 median debt.
Salt Lake Community College earned the #20 position for value in american sign language this year. Located in the suburb of Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Community College is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $4,426 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $14,244. Students borrow a median of $10,855 to complete the american sign language program here. American Sign Language graduates of Salt Lake Community College earn a median of $42,031 early in their careers. Set against $10,855 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Northern Virginia Community College earned the #21 position for value in american sign language this year. Located in the suburb of Annandale, Northern Virginia Community College is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $5,891, while out-of-state students pay about $12,410. American Sign Language graduates carry a median of $14,413 in student loans. American Sign Language graduates of Northern Virginia Community College earn a median of $40,126 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Antelope Valley College landed the #22 spot for american sign language value this year. Set in the suburb of Lancaster, Antelope Valley College is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,124, compared with $9,548 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $10,729 to complete the american sign language program here. Soon after graduation, american sign language degree recipients from Antelope Valley College generally make around $50,744. Set against $10,729 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Lone Star College System ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best value american sign language schools. Set in the city of The Woodlands, Lone Star College System is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $2,664, with out-of-state students paying around $7,512. Typical student debt for american sign language graduates is $10,425. Soon after graduation, american sign language degree recipients from Lone Star College System generally make around $39,954. That is a strong return on a $10,425 median debt.
Weber State University ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best value american sign language schools. Set in the city of Ogden, Weber State University is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,557, compared with $17,545 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $19,176 to complete the american sign language program here. American Sign Language graduates of Weber State University earn a median of $53,920 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Ocean County College ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best value american sign language schools. Set in the suburb of Toms River, Ocean County College is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,906, compared with $6,970 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for american sign language graduates is $13,792. Early-career american sign language graduates make about $41,306. That is a strong return on a $13,792 median debt.
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s american sign language value ranking:
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This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 218 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 ranked schools only.
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