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Associate-5% vs national median47 grads tracked

American Sign Language at Howard County Junior College District

Ranked 21st of 36 associate programs in American Sign Language by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$33,372
middle 50%: $25,287 – $45,922
Median · 5 years out
$40,113
middle 50%: $34,546 – $53,767
Median · 10 years out
n/a
not enough graduates to report

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for American Sign Language (associate) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of Howard County Junior College District's associate program in American Sign Language earn a median $33,372 one year after graduating, rising to $40,113 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 5% below the national median of $42,371 for this field, ranking 21st of 36 reporting programs.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

Will the degree pay for itself?

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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
11.1 yrs
≈ $12,545 total interest

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