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Best institutions to study American Sign Language in Illinois

The American Sign Language (ASL) program focuses on the study and use of ASL as a primary mode of communication within the Deaf community. Designed for students interested in linguistics and communication, this program offers a…

Institutions
7
offering CIP 16.16
States offered
44
with a program page
Degrees / yr
101
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median grad earnings
$33,775
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
1
College Scorecard
Median net price
$28,087
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
41%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Interpreters and Translators
$58,650
BLS OEWS May 2025

Top 1 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

Earnings = median 1 year after graduation (College Scorecard).

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Columbia College Chicago
Chicago Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$33,7751652%$28,087$28,818

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Interpreters and Translators (SOC 27-3091).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+1.7%
Little or no change
Openings / yr (US)
~6,900
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$59,440
typically Bachelor's degree

Top skills

SpeakingActive ListeningReading ComprehensionWritingMonitoringCritical Thinking

What Interpreters and Translators earn in Illinois

Jobs in Illinois
1,510
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$58,650
median $55,290
Best-paying metro
$61,740
Springfield, IL

Related careers

Interpreters and Translators
$58,650 avg · 1,510 jobs
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$85,840 avg · 690 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing American Sign Language programs in Illinois.

Which American Sign Language program in Illinois has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), Columbia College Chicago tops the list at $33,775. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Interpreters and Translators earn in Illinois?+

The average annual wage for Interpreters and Translators in Illinois is $58,650 (median $55,290), across about 1,510 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

What is the focus of the American Sign Language program?+

The American Sign Language (ASL) program focuses on the study and use of ASL as a primary mode of communication within the Deaf community. Designed for students interested in linguistics and communication, this program offers a…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop speaking, active listening, reading comprehension, writing, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Interpreters and Translators?+

The national job outlook is about +1.7% growth with around 6,900 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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