by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Gallaudet ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in asl.
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The bachelor's program at Gallaudet was ranked #1 on College Factual's Best Schools for asl list. It is also ranked #1 in District of Columbia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Gallaudet University handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in american sign language. This is a decrease of 32% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 46 students received their master’s degree in asl from Gallaudet. This makes it the #1 most popular school for asl master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in asl in 2022, making the school the #1 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of asl students who receive their bachelor's degree at Gallaudet is $40,225. This is higher than $31,687, which is the national median for all asl bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Gallaudet, asl students borrow a median amount of $23,500 in student loans. This is about the same as the median debt load of allasl bachelor's degree recipients across the nation.
At Gallaudet, a typical asl student working on their master's degree borrrows about $29,470 in student loans. This is not favorable since the median amount of student debt for all asl master's graduates is $28,535.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Gallaudet paid an average of $762 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $18,292 | $18,292 |
| Fees | $1,366 | $1,366 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,892 | $14,892 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,600 | $5,600 |
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Of the 19 students who earned a bachelor's degree in American Sign Language from Gallaudet in 2021-2022, 32% were men and 68% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 68% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Gallaudet University with a bachelor's in asl.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Gallaudet does not offer an online option for its asl bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Gallaudet Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's asl program at Gallaudet make a median salary of $47,272. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all asl graduates with a master's is $46,399.
Of the 68 students who earned a master's degree in American Sign Language from Gallaudet in 2021-2022, 31% were men and 69% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Gallaudet University with a master's in asl.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the asl majors at Gallaudet University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Romance Languages | 3 |
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