Sign Language Interpretation and Translation

CIP 16.1603 Associate Certificate

Program Availability

Schools Offering

131 total including inactive

States

Across 22 states

Graduates (2024)

678

Total completions

Sign Language Interpretation and Translation is offered as a associate and certificate program at schools across 22 states, making it a solid trade program. The most popular states are California, North Carolina and Illinois.

Career & Cost Overview

Median Salary

$59,440

Interpreters and Translators

Job Growth

+1.7%

10-year projected growth

Median Tuition

$3,778

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: 80 (11.8%)

Female: 598 (88.2%)

Degree Level Distribution

Associate: 274 (40.4%)

Certificate: 404 (59.6%)

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.