Also called: ASL Interpreter
Interprets between spoken English and American Sign Language for Deaf people.
Interprets a college lecture in the morning, a doctor's appointment at noon, and a theater performance at night.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's (or associate) in ASL interpreting plus RID certification.
Ways in: 4-year college, 2-year college, Certification. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: ASL Interpreting, Deaf Studies.
Growing about average (about 3% over 10 years). Estimate.
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. AI signing avatars are early and weak; interpreting live for Deaf people in classes, clinics and theaters stays human.
Classes: ASL classes, Theater or drama, Psychology.
Official data: O*NET occupation 27-3091.
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