# William Woods University: American Sign Language (bachelor's)

Fulton, MO. IPEDS 179964, CIP 16.16. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/william-woods-university/majors/american-sign-language

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $36,948
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $49,889 (U.S. median for this major: $45,474 across 20 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,287 (U.S. median $26,435)
- Rank in MO: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$4,415

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.15 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $49,889 minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MO (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $24,014 | $99,658 | 6.9 years |
| 30-48k | $22,967 | $95,313 | 6.6 years |
| 48-75k | $24,218 | $100,505 | 7.0 years |
| 75-110k | $29,491 | $122,388 | 8.5 years |
| 110k+ | $29,428 | $122,126 | 8.5 years |

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

## American Sign Language at MO colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Woods University | $49,889 | $25,287 | $26,569 | 47% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $50,950 Jefferson City, MO, $59,240 MO, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Interpreters and Translators (SOC 27-3091): median wage not reported Jefferson City, MO, $57,010 MO, $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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