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#1 #1 Best College for Sign Language Interpretation and Translation in the U.S. William Woods University Fulton, MO Every year, William Woods University grants about 67 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 34 SAT Score 1,040–1,240 Median Starting Salary $53,650
#2 #2 Best College for Sign Language Interpretation and Translation in the U.S. Western Oregon University Monmouth, OR Annually, Western Oregon University awards around 136 degrees to students majoring in Education, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Business/Commerce, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 29 SAT Score 1,010–1,230 Median Starting Salary $53,107
#3 #3 Best College for Sign Language Interpretation and Translation in the U.S. Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY At Rochester Institute of Technology, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Computer Science, Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation, and Mechanical Engineering. In fact, Rochester Institute of Technology awards 231 degrees per year to Computer Science majors....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 27 SAT Score 1,280–1,460 Median Starting Salary $51,936
#4 #4 Best College for Sign Language Interpretation and Translation in the U.S. University of North Florida Jacksonville, FL At the University of North Florida, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Median Starting Salary $49,885
#5 #5 Best College for Sign Language Interpretation and Translation in the U.S. University of New Hampshire at Manchester Manchester, NH At the University of New Hampshire at Manchester, the three most popular college majors students study are Business/Commerce, General, Biotechnology, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 980–1,240 Median Starting Salary $59,094
#6 #6 Best College for Sign Language Interpretation and Translation in the U.S. Columbia College Chicago Chicago, IL Each year, Columbia College Chicago awards about 251 degrees to those majoring in Cinematography and Film/Video Production, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,383
#7 #7 Best College for Sign Language Interpretation and Translation in the U.S. Gallaudet University Washington, DC Each year, Gallaudet University awards about 24 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Deaf Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, Health and Physical Education/Fitness, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 790–960 Median Starting Salary $50,386
#8 #8 Best College for Sign Language Interpretation and Translation in the U.S. Valdosta State University Valdosta, GA At Valdosta State University, the most popular majors students study are Psychology, General, Elementary Education and Teaching, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 910–1,100 Median Starting Salary $51,179
#9 #9 Best College for Sign Language Interpretation and Translation in the U.S. Keuka College Keuka Park, NY Each year, Keuka College grants about 46 degrees to students studying Social Work, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 850–1,250 Median Starting Salary $52,828
#10 #10 Best College for Sign Language Interpretation and Translation in the U.S. University of New Mexico-Main Campus Albuquerque, NM At the University of New Mexico-Main Campus, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 930–1,190 Median Starting Salary $49,148
#11 #11 Best College for Sign Language Interpretation and Translation in the U.S. Augustana University Sioux Falls, SD At Augustana University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Accounting. In fact, Augustana University awards 69 degrees every year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,090–1,290 Median Starting Salary $57,214
#12 #12 Best College for Sign Language Interpretation and Translation in the U.S. Bethel University Mishawaka, IN At Bethel University, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 900–1,160 Median Starting Salary $52,827
#13 #13 Best College for Sign Language Interpretation and Translation in the U.S. University of Northern Colorado Greeley, CO At the University of Northern Colorado, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 960–1,200 Median Starting Salary $54,175
#14 #14 Best College for Sign Language Interpretation and Translation in the U.S. Troy University Troy, AL At Troy University, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $50,640
#15 #15 Best College for Sign Language Interpretation and Translation in the U.S. Kent State University at Kent Kent, OH At Kent State University at Kent, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 980–1,230 Median Starting Salary $53,047
#16 #16 Best College for Sign Language Interpretation and Translation in the U.S. Goshen College Goshen, IN Every year, Goshen College grants about 23 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 880–1,110 Median Starting Salary $53,989
#17 #17 Best College for Sign Language Interpretation and Translation in the U.S. University of Louisville Louisville, KY At the University of Louisville, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Business/Commerce, and General. In fact, the University of Louisville awards 292 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,020–1,250 Median Starting Salary $50,926
#18 #18 Best College for Sign Language Interpretation and Translation in the U.S. St Catherine University Saint Paul, MN Every year, St Catherine University awards around 146 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,020–1,280 Median Starting Salary $51,564
#19 #19 Best College for Sign Language Interpretation and Translation in the U.S. Madonna University Livonia, MI At Madonna University, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 810–1,040 Median Starting Salary $51,127
#20 #20 Best College for Sign Language Interpretation and Translation in the U.S. Idaho State University Pocatello, ID At Idaho State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,193
#21 #21 Best College for Sign Language Interpretation and Translation in the U.S. Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN Annually, Indiana University-Indianapolis awards around 513 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business/Commerce, General, Psychology, General, and Social Work....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,040–1,260 Median Starting Salary $51,805
#22 #22 Best College for Sign Language Interpretation and Translation in the U.S. University of Arkansas at Little Rock Little Rock, AR At the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, and Social Work....view more Acceptance Rate 59% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 940–1,190 Median Starting Salary $49,475
#23 #23 Best College for Sign Language Interpretation and Translation in the U.S. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, TX Every year, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley grants about 479 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 880–1,100 Median Starting Salary $49,280
#24 #24 Best College for Sign Language Interpretation and Translation in the U.S. Maryville College Maryville, TN At Maryville College, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Health and Wellness, General, and Accounting and Finance. In fact, Maryville College awards 29 degrees every year to Business Administration and Management, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,040–1,240 Median Starting Salary $51,435
#25 #25 Best College for Sign Language Interpretation and Translation in the U.S. Minot State University Minot, ND Every year, Minot State University awards about 57 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Social Work, Business Administration and Management, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $54,632
#26 #26 Best College for Sign Language Interpretation and Translation in the U.S. University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI At the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, the three most popular college majors students study are Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 970–1,210 Median Starting Salary $52,411
#27 #27 Best College for Sign Language Interpretation and Translation in the U.S. Wright State University-Main Campus Dayton, OH At Wright State University-Main Campus, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 930–1,220 Median Starting Salary $51,248
#28 #28 Best College for Sign Language Interpretation and Translation in the U.S. Central Washington University Ellensburg, WA At Central Washington University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Information Technology....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 950–1,170 Median Starting Salary $52,372
#29 #29 Best College for Sign Language Interpretation and Translation in the U.S. Universidad Ana G- Mendez-Gurabo Campus Gurabo, PR Every year, Universidad Ana G- Mendez-Gurabo Campus grants about 98 degrees to students studying Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 46% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 740–980 Median Starting Salary $46,756
#30 #30 Best College for Sign Language Interpretation and Translation in the U.S. Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Bloomsburg, PA At Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Early Childhood Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 990–1,190 Median Starting Salary $52,800
#31 #31 Best College for Sign Language Interpretation and Translation in the U.S. College of Southern Nevada Las Vegas, NV At the College of Southern Nevada, the most popular majors students pursue are Project Management, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, and Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist. In fact, the College of Southern Nevada awards 76 degrees per year to Project Management majors....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $52,800
#32 #32 Best College for Sign Language Interpretation and Translation in the U.S. Mount Aloysius College Cresson, PA At Mount Aloysius College, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Information Technology....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 920–1,170 Median Starting Salary $53,409
#33 #33 Best College for Sign Language Interpretation and Translation in the U.S. Siena Heights University Adrian, MI At Siena Heights University, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and General Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 850–1,110 Median Starting Salary $51,913
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About Sign Language Interpretation and Translation

Sign Language Interpretation and Translation programs prepare individuals to function as simultaneous interpreters of American Sign Language

New York awards the most Bachelors degrees in Sign Language Interpretation and Translation of all US states with 35 degrees being awarded last year. Students interested in Sign Language Interpretation and Translation can expect approximately 12% percent of their fellow classmates to be men and 88% percent to be women. Most students graduating in this field earn a Associates degree. The average starting salary for an undergraduate degree in Sign Language Interpretation and Translation is $43,120.

Popularity of Sign Language Interpretation and Translation Degrees in the U.S.

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Careers

The highest paying job for Sign Language Interpretation and Translation majors is Interpreters and Translators. However, something else to consider is how much demand there is for certain jobs. A position that is in high need that a degree in Sign Language Interpretation and Translation can prepare you for is Interpreters and Translators.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Sign Language Interpretation and Translation majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Sign Language Interpretation and Translation majors.

#1 Interpreters and Translators

Student Demographics

Total Students

321

Female Students

284 (88%)

Male Students

37 (11%)

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Sign Language Interpretation and Translation

#1 Best College for Sign Language Interpretation and Translation in the U.S.

71%

34

1,040–1,240

$53,650

#2 Best College for Sign Language Interpretation and Translation in the U.S.

83%

29

1,010–1,230

$53,107

#3 Best College for Sign Language Interpretation and Translation in the U.S.

67%

27

1,280–1,460

$51,936

#4 Best College for Sign Language Interpretation and Translation in the U.S.

68%

20

1,010–1,240

$49,885

#5 Best College for Sign Language Interpretation and Translation in the U.S.

81%

4

980–1,240

$59,094

#6 Best College for Sign Language Interpretation and Translation in the U.S.

74%

16

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$54,383

#7 Best College for Sign Language Interpretation and Translation in the U.S.

66%

8

790–960

$50,386

#8 Best College for Sign Language Interpretation and Translation in the U.S.

78%

16

910–1,100

$51,179

#9 Best College for Sign Language Interpretation and Translation in the U.S.

82%

8

850–1,250

$52,828

#10 Best College for Sign Language Interpretation and Translation in the U.S.

80%

13

930–1,190

$49,148

#11 Best College for Sign Language Interpretation and Translation in the U.S.

73%

8

1,090–1,290

$57,214

#12 Best College for Sign Language Interpretation and Translation in the U.S.

98%

7

900–1,160

$52,827

#13 Best College for Sign Language Interpretation and Translation in the U.S.

94%

10

960–1,200

$54,175

#14 Best College for Sign Language Interpretation and Translation in the U.S.

95%

11

970–1,180

$50,640

#15 Best College for Sign Language Interpretation and Translation in the U.S.

76%

6

980–1,230

$53,047

#16 Best College for Sign Language Interpretation and Translation in the U.S.

83%

4

880–1,110