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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RIT is in the top 10% of the country for asl. More specifically it was ranked #2 out of 19 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best American Sign Language Schools | 2 |
| Best American Sign Language Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 2 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rochester Institute of Technology handed out 39 bachelor's degrees in american sign language. This is an increase of 22% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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 $31,969. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,998 for all asl students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at RIT was $2,017 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,784 | $55,784 |
| Fees | $880 | $880 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,516 | $15,516 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,700 | $1,700 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 39 students earned a bachelor's degree in asl from RIT. About 85% of these graduates were women and the other 15% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2022 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 | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the RIT asl bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the RIT Online Learning page.
All of the 5 students who graduated with a Master’s in asl from RIT in 2022 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, 80% 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 | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the asl majors at Rochester Institute of Technology.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Linguistics & Comparative Literature | 5 |
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