# Columbia College Chicago: American Sign Language (bachelor's)

Chicago, IL. IPEDS 144281, CIP 16.16. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/columbia-college-chicago/majors/american-sign-language

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $33,775
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $45,619 (U.S. median for this major: $45,474 across 20 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $28,818 (U.S. median $26,435)
- Rank in IL: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$145

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.34 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $45,619 minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IL (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $20,924 | $90,810 | 9.2 years |
| 30-48k | $21,423 | $92,976 | 9.5 years |
| 48-75k | $25,590 | $111,061 | 11.3 years |
| 75-110k | $31,677 | $137,478 | 14.0 years |
| 110k+ | $36,436 | $158,132 | 16.1 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## American Sign Language at IL colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia College Chicago | $45,619 | $28,818 | $26,598 | 52% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $98,970 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, $79,990 IL, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Interpreters and Translators (SOC 27-3091): median wage $59,660 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, $55,290 IL, $60,170 U.S.; U.S. jobs 2% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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