# Rochester Institute of Technology: American Sign Language (bachelor's)

Rochester, NY. IPEDS 195003, CIP 16.16. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/rochester-institute-of-technology/majors/american-sign-language

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $31,969
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $45,330 (U.S. median for this major: $45,474 across 20 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,870 (U.S. median $26,435)
- Rank in NY: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$144

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.71 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $45,330 minus $34,633 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NY (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $24,680 | $116,243 | 10.9 years |
| 30-48k | $24,820 | $116,902 | 10.9 years |
| 48-75k | $28,874 | $135,997 | 12.7 years |
| 75-110k | $34,510 | $162,542 | 15.2 years |
| 110k+ | $44,970 | $211,809 | 19.8 years |

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

## American Sign Language at NY colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester Institute of Technology | $45,330 | $26,870 | $34,906 | 70% |
| Keuka College | $43,419 | $26,000 | $24,338 | 58% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $76,190 Rochester, NY, $97,070 NY, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Interpreters and Translators (SOC 27-3091): median wage $77,770 Rochester, NY, $84,090 NY, $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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