by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Western Oregon State College ranks among other schools offering degrees in asl.
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Western Oregon State College was ranked #3 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for asl majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Oregon.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Oregon University handed out 49 bachelor's degrees in american sign language. This is an increase of 145% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in asl from Western Oregon State College. This makes it the #4 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 Western Oregon State College is $31,576. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,998 for all asl students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Western Oregon State College paid an average of $638 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $200 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,000 | $28,710 |
| Fees | $2,025 | $2,025 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,125 | $1,125 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,610 | $11,610 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,646 | $2,646 |
Learn more about Western Oregon State College tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 49 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in asl from Western Oregon State College. About 10% were men and 90% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Western Oregon State College are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 69% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Oregon University with a bachelor's in asl.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the Western Oregon State College 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 Western Oregon State College Online Learning page.
All of the 15 students who graduated with a Master’s in asl from Western Oregon State College in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Oregon University with a master's in asl.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the asl majors at Western Oregon University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Romance Languages | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.