U.S. median for this major: $45,474.
College Scorecard field of study; 30 graduates with earnings reported. A small group, so treat this figure with caution
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 48% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $26,435.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $25,062. College Scorecard.
Western Oregon University American Sign Language: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Fewer than 3 Oregon colleges report earnings for this major, so there is no state median.
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
American Sign Language nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses Western Oregon University's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $15,575 | $68,219 | 5.8 years |
| $30–48k | $14,585 | $63,882 | 5.4 years |
| $48–75k | $16,151 | $70,741 | 6.0 years |
| $75–110k | $17,974 | $78,726 | 6.7 years |
| $110k+ | $20,243 | $88,664 | 7.5 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.4 years, the average time graduates took (31% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of American Sign Language graduates 4 years after graduating ($48,295) minus $36,549 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OR (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $11,746 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Careers for American Sign Language graduates
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Interpreters and Translators
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +2.0% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at Western Oregon University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About Western Oregon University
- Acceptance rate: 98% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 47% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $51,815
- Full cost breakdown · all 50 majors · overview
Related majors at Western Oregon University
- Spanish / French / Romance Languages—
- German—
Western Oregon University American Sign Language questions
How much do Western Oregon University American Sign Language graduates earn?
American Sign Language graduates of Western Oregon University earn a median $48,295 four years after graduating and $31,576 one year after. The U.S. median for American Sign Language graduates across 20 colleges is $45,474.
How much debt do Western Oregon University American Sign Language graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for American Sign Language graduates of Western Oregon University is $22,950, about 48% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $26,435.
Where does Western Oregon University rank for American Sign Language in Oregon?
Of 1 Oregon colleges reporting American Sign Language graduate earnings, Western Oregon University ranks 1st, the highest.
What jobs do American Sign Language graduates get?
A common career is secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education, with a median wage of $77,810 in the Salem, OR area and $72,040 nationally. Others include interpreters and translators.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “Western Oregon University American Sign Language: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/western-oregon-university/majors/american-sign-language (College Scorecard and BLS data).