by our College Data Analytics Team
Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Most Well Attended ASL Major” ranking.
In 2020-2021, 2,724 people earned their degree in American Sign Language, making the major the 199th most popular in the United States. In 2019-2020, American Sign Language graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $32,250 and had an average of $24,208 in loans still to pay off.
This year’s “Most Well Attended ASL Major” ranking looked at 171 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in American Sign Language. This ranking identifies schools that graduate the most students in American Sign Language.
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The asl school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we’ve developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of “Most Well Attended ASL Major”.
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The following schools top our list of the Best “Most Well Attended ASL Major”.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Gallaudet University. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Most Well Attended ASL Major list. Gallaudet University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Washington, District of Columbia. It awarded 77 ’s ASL degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend William Woods University. The school came in at #2 for the Most Well Attended ASL Major. William Woods University is located in Fulton, Missouri and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 50 ’s ASL degrees to qualified students.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.2%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.
Out of the 171 schools in the Most Well Attended ASL Major that were part of this year’s ranking, Rochester Institute of Technology landed the #3 spot on the list. Rochester Institute of Technology is located in Rochester, New York and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 38 ’s ASL degrees to qualified students.
With a freshman retention rate of 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Florida. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Well Attended ASL Major list. UNF is a public institution located in Jacksonville, Florida. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 35 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.4%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read more about American Sign Language at University of North Florida
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Bakersfield College. The school came in at #5 for the Most Well Attended ASL Major. Bakersfield, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s ASL degrees to 43 students in 2020-2021.
Read more about American Sign Language at Bakersfield College
Western Oregon University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended ASL Major ranking. Western Oregon State College is a small school located in Monmouth, Oregon that handed out 32 ’s ASL degrees in 2020-2021.
Read more about American Sign Language at Western Oregon University
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania landed the #7 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended ASL Major ranking. Bloomsburg is located in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 31 ’s ASL degrees to qualified students.
Utah Valley University landed the #8 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended ASL Major ranking. This large school is located in Orem, Utah, and it awarded 29 ’s ASL degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.4%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Antelope Valley College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Well Attended ASL Major list. Lancaster, California is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s ASL degrees to 57 students in 2020-2021.
Salt Lake Community College landed the #9 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended ASL Major ranking. This large school is located in Salt Lake City, Utah, and it awarded 28 ’s ASL degrees in 2020-2021.
Read more about American Sign Language at Salt Lake Community College
St Catherine University ranked #11 on this year’s Most Well Attended ASL Major list. Located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 27 diplomas to qualified ’s ASL students in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.1%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on American Sign Language at St Catherine University
American River College landed the #11 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended ASL Major ranking. American River is a large public school situated in Sacramento, California. It awarded 37 ’s ASL degrees in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #13, University of Northern Colorado did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended ASL Major list. Located in Greeley, Colorado, this fairly large public school awarded 26 diplomas to qualified ’s ASL students in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.4% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Read more about American Sign Language at University of Northern Colorado
Palomar College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended ASL Major ranking, coming in at #14. San Marcos, California is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s ASL degrees to 35 students in 2020-2021.
Oakland Community College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended ASL Major ranking, coming in at #14. Oakland Community College is a fairly large school located in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan that handed out 24 ’s ASL degrees in 2020-2021.
Read more about American Sign Language at Oakland Community College
South Texas College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended ASL Major ranking. South Texas College is a public institution located in McAllen, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 31 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Read more about American Sign Language at South Texas College
Tarrant County College District did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended ASL Major ranking, coming in at #17. Tarrant County College District is a large public school situated in Fort Worth, Texas. It awarded 88 ’s ASL degrees in 2020-2021.
University of Arkansas at Little Rock came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended ASL Major ranking. University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a medium-sized school located in Little Rock, Arkansas that handed out 21 ’s ASL degrees in 2020-2021.
Full University of Arkansas at Little Rock American Sign Language Report
Columbia College Chicago came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended ASL Major ranking. Chicago, Illinois is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s ASL degrees to 21 students in 2020-2021.
College of the Sequoias came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended ASL Major ranking. Located in Visalia, California, this fairly large public school handed out 20 degrees to qualified ’s ASL students in 2020-2021.
Read full report on American Sign Language at College of the Sequoias
With a ranking of #20, Sierra College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended ASL Major list. Sierra College is a public institution located in Rocklin, California. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 39 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #20, Lansing Community College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended ASL Major list. Lansing, Michigan is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s ASL degrees to 41 students in 2020-2021.
Liberty University came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended ASL Major ranking. Liberty University is a large school located in Lynchburg, Virginia that handed out 19 ’s ASL degrees in 2020-2021.
Read full report on American Sign Language at Liberty University
Fresno City College ranked #23 on this year’s Most Well Attended ASL Major list. Fresno City College is a large public school situated in Fresno, California. It awarded 25 ’s ASL degrees in 2020-2021.
Kent State University at Kent came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended ASL Major ranking. Kent State is a large public school situated in Kent, Ohio. It awarded 18 ’s ASL degrees in 2020-2021.
Read more about American Sign Language at Kent State University at Kent
With a ranking of #25, Valdosta State University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended ASL Major list. Located in Valdosta, Georgia, this fairly large public school awarded 18 diplomas to qualified ’s ASL students in 2020-2021.
Siena Heights University came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended ASL Major ranking. Located in Adrian, Michigan, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 18 degrees to qualified ’s ASL students in 2020-2021.
San Antonio College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended ASL Major ranking, coming in at #25. San Antonio, Texas is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s ASL degrees to 22 students in 2020-2021.
Read more about American Sign Language at San Antonio College
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