American Sign Language at Oakland Community College

Auburn Hills, MI · Public · Associate Degree

serving 11,772 students in Auburn Hills, MI.

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $28,103/yr, roughly in line with the $29,286 national median for American Sign Language. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

Every dollar of tuition returns an estimated 48.7x 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 career paths, with 44% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 0% gap from the optimistic case.

This program is one of 3 schools offering American Sign Language in our dataset — a specialized trade with limited comparison points.

47 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
45
Low End
47
Score
50
High End
Earnings $28,103/yr (-4% vs median)
AI-Proof Moderate (56% shielded)
Job Market Large (88,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$294K
1.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
48.7x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
4 of 4
Occupations with strong AI resilience

Projected 10-Year Earnings

Based on actual graduate salary data and Bureau of Labor Statistics growth projections.

Program Tuition (In-State)
$6,040
Out-of-state: $11,120

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for American Sign Language graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Postsecondary teachers, all other $78,490 +1.8% 100%
Foreign language and literature teachers, postsecondary $77,010 -0.2% 47%
Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education $64,580 -1.6% 67%
Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78,490
+1.8% growth 100% AI-proof
Foreign language and literature teachers, postsecondary
$77,010
-0.2% growth 47% AI-proof
Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education
$64,580
-1.6% growth 67% AI-proof

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American Sign Language Career Guide

From day-one roles to senior positions, American Sign Language careers span a range of specializations. Read the complete outlook for graduates entering other programs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 47/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for American Sign Language at Oakland Community College?
At 47/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring American Sign Language programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.
Will AI affect American Sign Language careers?
Our scenarios model 44% of American Sign Language tasks as AI-exposed. That doesn't mean job loss — it means role evolution. Oakland Community College's 47/100 score weights this risk into the overall assessment.
What's the job market like for American Sign Language from Oakland Community College?
With approximately 88,500 annual openings across mapped careers, American Sign Language offers a large employment pool. Oakland Community College graduates enter a market shaped by consistent replacement demand and industry growth.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →