Employment Options
Graduates are prepared to:
- Begin working as entry-level interpreters
- Transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a bachelor’s degree and possibly advanced degrees in chosen fields
Representative Job Titles for Graduates
- Interpreter of Sign Language
- Transliterator of Sign Language
Graduate Starting Salary Projections
- $15–$40/hour (freelance or hourly services)
- $30,000–$45,000 annually (staff employee)
Employment Outlook
The interpreting profession is a growing field with many different opportunities in a variety of settings. Some of these venues/settings can be entered immediately upon graduation; others may need more experience, skill building, and certification prior to entering. Some of these opportunities include:
- Conference interpreting
- Cruise/vacation interpreting
- Deaf/blind interpreting
- Educational interpreting
- Legal interpreting
- Medical interpreting
- Mental health interpreting
- Religious interpreting
- Theatrical interpreting
- Video relay interpreting
- Vocational interpreting
Education Options
Strong Transfer History
- Cincinnati Christian University
- University of Cincinnati
- Wright State University (2+2)
Representative Practicum Sites
- K–12 and post-secondary institutions
- Area churches and religious organizations
- Community and equity theatrical groups
- Deaf/blind organization/events
- Interpreter referral agencies
- Mental health agencies
- Other community organizations /associations
In addition to participating in practicum sites, students attend classes on campus for continued skill-building and discussion during their practicum experiences.
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