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American Sign Language at Utah Valley University

Orem, UT · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $27,618/yr (-16% vs median)

AI Risk High (44% exposed)

Job Market Large (88,500 openings/yr)

ROI 17.3x earnings multiple (6.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #11 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	$427K	$433K	$415K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	17.0x	17.3x	16.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.0x	6.1x	5.8x
Probability of Field Employment	44%	40%	32%
DegreeOutlook Score	31	31	28

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$25,080

Out-of-state: $71,320 (6.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$33,852

-35% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$16,385

7.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$33,349

21% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Starting salaries of $27,618/yr fall 16% below the $32,891 national median for American Sign Language. The financial case depends heavily on whether tuition compensates.

The 17.3x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 44% task exposure — and the 3% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $16,385 debt-to-$27,618 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #11 out of 19 programs, Utah Valley University's financial outcomes for American Sign Language trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $27,618 to $33,349 shows 21% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Utah Valley University

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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

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Consider the Trade Route?

Trade programs often mean less time in school, lower student debt, and hands-on career paths that tend to be more resilient to AI disruption.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Utah Valley University's American Sign Language program score?

This program scores 31/100 — on the lower end for American Sign Language. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

How vulnerable is American Sign Language to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' American Sign Language careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 44% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Why are American Sign Language earnings lower at Utah Valley University?

Lower starting pay at Utah Valley University may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

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