by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in american sign language at Gallaudet University. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 1 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Gallaudet University as a strong choice for american sign language, ranked #52 out of 65 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best American Sign Language Schools | 52 of 65 |
| Best American Sign Language Schools in District of Columbia | 1 of 1 |
| Best American Sign Language Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 6 of 7 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in american sign language at Gallaudet University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 20 |
| Master’s | 35 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Gallaudet University awarded 35 master’s degrees in american sign language.
Gallaudet University is among the very best schools in the country for american sign language at the master’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
In the most recent graduating class, 26% of american sign language master’s degrees went to men and 74% went to women.
The majority of american sign language master’s degree graduates at Gallaudet University are White. About 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Gallaudet University with a master’s in american sign language.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Gallaudet University awarded 20 master’s degrees in american sign language (asl) in the most recent reporting year — 75% to women and 25% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (65%).
Gallaudet University conferred 8 master’s degrees in linguistics of asl and other sign languages in the latest year of data — 75% to women and 25% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (50%).
Gallaudet University awarded 7 master’s completions in sign language interpretation and translation recently — 71% to women and 29% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (43%).
During the most recent reporting year, Gallaudet University handed out 4 doctoral degrees in american sign language.
Gallaudet University is not currently ranked for american sign language at the doctoral level.
For the most recent academic year available, 25% of american sign language doctoral degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of american sign language doctoral degree graduates at Gallaudet University were White. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Gallaudet University with a doctoral in american sign language.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Gallaudet University conferred 4 doctoral degrees in sign language interpretation and translation recently — 75% to women and 25% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (50%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at Gallaudet University. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in American Sign Language | 20 |