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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 2020-2021 academic year, Gallaudet University handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in american sign language (asl). This is an increase of 300% over the previous year when 3 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 32 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the asl majors at Gallaudet University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 asl majors earned their bachelor's degree from Gallaudet. Of these graduates, 58% were men and 42% were women.
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 | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
For the most recent academic year available, 44% of asl master's degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 53% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
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 | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sign Language Interpretation & Translation | 26 |
| Linguistics of ASL & Other Sign Languages | 7 |
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