by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 2 U.S. colleges awarded 5 degrees and certificates in Other American Sign Language. Graduates earn a median $36,601 one year after completing, rising to $47,040 after four years.
A major in Other American Sign Language covers American Sign Language, Other. Any Instructional Program That Focuses On American Sign Language As A Communication Medium Or Language Skill That Is Not Listed Above.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings. Data as of: July 2026.
In the U.S., other american sign language is a popular field of study, with 5 degrees awarded annually. 2 colleges award other american sign language degrees, an average of 2 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 3.
All 5 of the awards are master’s degrees, the only level colleges reported.
Women earned 100% of other american sign language degrees and certificates in the latest year (5 of 5).
O*NET rates Speaking the most important skill for jobs related to other american sign language, at 4.1 out of 5. The key knowledge areas are English Language, Foreign Language and Customer and Personal Service. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Oral Comprehension and Written Expression.
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How long an other american sign language degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 5 |
Bachelor’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to other american sign language, at 54.7%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree | 54.7% |
| Master’s degree | 27.9% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 8.0% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 4.4% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 3.7% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 1.3% |
Source: O*NET Online.
1 occupations are related to Other American Sign Language, with an average median salary of $52,627; the strongest outlook belongs to Interpreters and Translators, at 12.2% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Language Interpreter, Court Interpreter, Bilingual Secretary and American Sign Language Interpreter (ASL Interpreter).
That occupation also has the most projected jobs of any related to other american sign language, at 424,722.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Interpreters and Translators | 424,722 | 12.2% |
Other American Sign Language graduates earn a median $36,601 one year after completing their program, $47,040 after four years and $43,723 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $36,601 |
| 4 years | $47,040 |
| 5 years | $43,723 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The same occupation is also the highest-paying one related to other american sign language, with a median salary of $52,627.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Interpreters and Translators | $52,627 |
Other American Sign Language has 3 similar majors in the Foreign Languages & Linguistics field, which together award 2,466 degrees a year; the largest are Sign Language Interpretation and Translation (1,403), American Sign Language (ASL) (1,057) and Linguistics of ASL and Other Sign Languages (6). Browse all Foreign Languages & Linguistics majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sign Language Interpretation and Translation | 1,403 |
| American Sign Language (ASL) | 1,057 |
| Linguistics of ASL and Other Sign Languages | 6 |
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