Sign Language Interpretation and Translation

CIP 16.1603 Certificate Associate

Program Availability

Schools Offering

65 total including inactive

States

Across 17 states

Graduates (2023)

386

Total completions

Sign Language Interpretation and Translation is offered as a certificate and associate program at schools across 17 states, making it a solid trade program. The most popular states are California, Virginia and Illinois.

Career & Cost Overview

Median Salary

$59,440

Interpreters and Translators

Job Growth

+1.7%

10-year projected growth

Median Tuition

$3,635

In-state annual rate

Graduates typically pursue careers as Interpreters and Translators. In-state tuition ranges from $600 to $11,177, and the work is primarily indoor with moderate physical demands — suited for creative individuals who value originality.

Graduate Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 53 (13.7%)

Female: 333 (86.3%)

Degree Level Distribution

Certificate: 223 (57.8%)

Associate: 163 (42.2%)

Is This Career Right for You?

Interest Profile (Holland Codes)

Conventional

Artistic

Social

organizing, systematizing, and working with data; creative expression and innovation; helping and working with people

What does this mean? ▼

This career is best suited for people who enjoy:

Organization
Data management
Creative design
Artistic expression
Helping others
Teaching

Ideal Candidate Profile

👤 Personality Traits

✓ Organized

✓ Detail-oriented

✓ Creative

✓ Imaginative

✓ Empathetic

✓ Patient

💡 Interests

● Organization

● Data management

● Creative design

● Artistic expression

● Helping others

● Teaching

⭐ Work Values

♦ Speaking

♦ Active Listening

♦ Helping others

♦ Creativity

♦ Accuracy

❓ Ask Yourself These Questions

Do you enjoy organizing, systematizing, and working with data; creative expression and innovation; helping and working with people?

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

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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.