We'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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The bachelor's program at Western Oregon State College was ranked #8 on College Factual's Best Schools for asl list. It is also ranked #1 in Oregon.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Oregon University handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in american sign language. This is a decrease of 51% over the previous year when 41 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 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 $27,834. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $31,687 for all asl students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Western Oregon State College, asl students borrow a median amount of $22,950 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 Western Oregon University.
Of the 20 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in asl from Western Oregon State College in 2021, 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, 65% 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 |
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Asian | 2 |
Black or African American | 1 |
Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
White | 13 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 0 |
All of the 12 students who graduated with a Master’s in asl from Western Oregon State College in 2021 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 92% of 2021 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 |
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Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 1 |
Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
White | 11 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 0 |
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Romance Languages | 10 |
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