by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how RIT ranks among other schools offering degrees in asl.
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The bachelor's program at RIT was ranked #5 on College Factual's Best Schools for asl list. It is also ranked #2 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Rochester Institute of Technology handed out 32 bachelor's degrees in american sign language. This is an increase of 28% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 6 students received their master’s degree in asl from RIT. This makes it the #6 most popular school for asl master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of asl students who receive their bachelor's degree at RIT is $31,687. This is about the same as the yearly salary of allasl bachelor's degree recipients across the nation.
While getting their bachelor's degree at RIT, asl students borrow a median amount of $26,870 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all asl bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,000.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the asl majors at Rochester Institute of Technology.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 32 asl majors earned their bachelor's degree from RIT. Of these graduates, 3% were men and 97% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology with a bachelor's in asl.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Of the 6 students who graduated with a Master’s in asl from RIT in 2021, 17% were men and 83% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at RIT are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology with a master's in asl.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Linguistics & Comparative Literature | 5 |
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