# St Catherine University: American Sign Language (bachelor's)

Saint Paul, MN. IPEDS 175005, CIP 16.16. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/st-catherine-university/majors/american-sign-language

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $28,787
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $45,973 (U.S. median for this major: $45,474 across 20 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $26,435)
- Rank in MN: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$499

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.26 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $45,973 minus $38,184 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $17,890 | $76,211 | 9.8 years |
| 30-48k | $15,190 | $64,709 | 8.3 years |
| 48-75k | $15,451 | $65,821 | 8.5 years |
| 75-110k | $19,376 | $82,542 | 10.6 years |
| 110k+ | $27,021 | $115,109 | 14.8 years |

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

## American Sign Language at MN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Catherine University | $45,973 | $27,000 | $19,764 | 61% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $79,010 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, $76,460 MN, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Interpreters and Translators (SOC 27-3091): median wage $68,980 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, $66,410 MN, $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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