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American Sign Language at Georgia State University

Atlanta, GA · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $25,656/yr (-22% vs median)

AI Risk High (44% exposed)

Job Market Large (88,500 openings/yr)

ROI 12.2x earnings multiple (4.4x out-of-state)

Ranked #14 of 19 American Sign Language programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to American Sign Language graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$405K	$413K	$399K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	11.9x	12.2x	11.8x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.3x	4.4x	4.2x
Probability of Field Employment	44%	40%	32%
DegreeOutlook Score	29	28	26

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$33,912

Out-of-state: $94,836 (4.4x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$63,724

-88% less than sticker · See by income

Program Analysis

Starting salaries of $25,656/yr fall 22% below the $32,891 national median for American Sign Language. The financial case depends heavily on whether tuition compensates.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 12.2x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI American Sign Language programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in American Sign Language's typical career paths, with 44% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 1% gap from the optimistic case.

Ranked #14 of 19 American Sign Language programs, Georgia State University falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About Georgia State University

With a 62% acceptance rate, Georgia State University is moderately selective, serving a student body of 27,109 in Atlanta, GA. With 50% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.

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Top Career Paths

Postsecondary teachers, all other $78,490/yr

Foreign language and literature teachers, postsecondary $77,010/yr

Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education $64,580/yr

View all 4 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for American Sign Language at Georgia State University?

A score of 28/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for American Sign Language. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Will AI replace American Sign Language careers?

With 44% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $398,672 in decade earnings vs $404,585 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with American Sign Language from Georgia State University?

First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →