American Sign Language (ASL)
Program Availability
Schools Offering
32
43 total including inactive
States
9
Across 9 states
Graduates (2023)
190
Total completions
American Sign Language (ASL) is offered as a certificate and associate program at schools across 9 states, making it a solid trade program. The most popular states are California, Minnesota and Illinois.
Career & Cost Overview
Median Salary
$77,010
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
Job Growth
-0.2%
10-year projected growth
Median Tuition
$1,380
In-state annual rate
Graduates typically pursue careers as Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary. In-state tuition ranges from $1,104 to $10,380, and the work is primarily indoor with moderate physical demands — suited for creative individuals who value originality.
Graduate Demographics
Gender Distribution
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Is This Career Right for You?
Is This Career Right for You?
Interest Profile (Holland Codes)
helping and working with people; creative expression and innovation; organizing, systematizing, and working with data
What does this mean? ▼
This career is best suited for people who enjoy:
- Helping others
- Teaching
- Creative design
- Artistic expression
- Organization
- Data management
Ideal Candidate Profile
👤 Personality Traits
💡 Interests
⭐ Work Values
❓ Ask Yourself These Questions
Do you enjoy helping and working with people; creative expression and innovation; organizing, systematizing, and working with data?
Do you value speaking?
Are you willing to develop the technical skills required for this field?
✓ This Career May Be Great For You If:
- • Creative individuals who value originality
- • People-oriented individuals who enjoy helping others
- • Detail-oriented individuals who value organization
⚠ Consider These Challenges:
- • Those who prefer structured, rule-based environments
- • Those who prefer working independently
- • Those who dislike repetitive tasks
Note: This assessment is based on typical requirements and characteristics for careers in this field. Individual experiences may vary. Consider your own interests, values, and goals when making career decisions.
Where Can You Study American Sign Language (ASL)?
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