Compare 9 American Sign Language. programs in the South. Average earnings: $34,953.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, American Sign Language tells a different story. Across 9 programs in the South, earnings range from $25,656 to $46,859—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
Gallaudet University's American Sign Language program leads with graduates earning $46,859, well above the regional average of $34,953. Lamar University follows at $41,565, while University of North Florida delivers $39,084—demonstrating that specialized programs can outperform expectations regardless of institutional brand.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Gallaudet graduates borrow $18,000 and face just a 10.2% payment burden, landing in the 'Good' category. That means loan payments take a manageable bite out of their post-grad income, making strong outcomes accessible.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Gallaudet UniversityPrivate | $46,859 | 28 | $18,000 | Good | $15,442 | Challenging |
| #2 | Lamar UniversityPublic | $41,565 | 22 | $21,250 | Manageable | $11,359 | Challenging |
| #3 | $39,084 | 18 | $15,531 | Manageable | $13,835 | High | |
| #4 | University Of HoustonPublic | $37,208 | 8 | $18,194 | Manageable | $18,072 | High |
| #5 | $33,565 | 10 | $24,779 | High | $19,136 | High | |
| #6 | $32,174 | 19 | $22,500 | High | $14,685 | High | |
| #7 | Liberty UniversityPrivate | $32,117 | 10 | $24,500 | High | $16,398 | High |
| #8 | Troy UniversityPublic | $26,353 | 11 | $25,000 | High | $13,842 | High |
| #9 | Georgia State UniversityPublic | $25,656 | 13 | $20,903 | High | $14,837 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
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