# Western Oregon University: American Sign Language (bachelor's)

Monmouth, OR. IPEDS 210429, CIP 16.16. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/western-oregon-university/majors/american-sign-language

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $31,576
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $48,295 (U.S. median for this major: $45,474 across 20 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $22,950 (U.S. median $26,435)
- Rank in OR: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$2,821

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.38 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $48,295 minus $36,549 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OR (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| 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 |

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

## American Sign Language at OR colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Oregon University | $48,295 | $22,950 | $17,237 | 47% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $77,810 Salem, OR, $79,570 OR, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Interpreters and Translators (SOC 27-3091): median wage $80,960 Salem, OR, $66,300 OR, $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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