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The best translator programs near Del Rio, Texas pair focused training with a state median wage of about $47,510 a year for interpreters and translators (BLS OEWS, May 2025). Most students combine existing fluency with a 6-to-24-month translation certificate or degree program; the voluntary ATA certification exam can come later, per language pair.
Translators convert written material between languages; interpreters handle spoken and signed communication. Training typically covers professional technique, ethics, specialty terminology, and the computer-assisted translation (CAT) tools the industry runs on.
This page lists 2 schools within 244 miles, closest group first, then ordered by BOC Score with the highest at the top. 2 of them carry a score.
Scores come from IPEDS (2024) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings are for all graduates of a school, not one program, so treat them as a signal about the institution rather than about this subject. Sponsored listings are paid placements and are labelled as such; they are separate from this ranking and never change it. Read the full methodology.
Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
| Percentile | Annual wage |
|---|---|
| 10th | $37,070 |
| 25th | $46,530 |
| 50th (median) | $60,170 |
| 75th | $80,830 |
| 90th | $103,660 |
| Year | Employment |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 75,300 |
| 2034 projected | 76,600 |
| Percent change | +1.7% |
Reach professional fluency in two or more languages. Fluency comes from education, immersion, or bilingual upbringing and is the prerequisite for professional training.
Complete translation or interpreting training. Certificate and degree programs typically teach technique, ethics, terminology, and CAT tools.
Pick a specialty. Medical, legal, technical, and literary work each have distinct vocabulary and standards; specialists typically out-earn generalists.
Consider ATA certification. The American Translators Association exam is the field’s most recognized voluntary credential for written translation.
Build a client base or staff role. Translators commonly combine agency work, direct clients, and staff positions; portfolio and specialty drive rates.
No general license is required to work as a translator. The American Translators Association (ATA) offers a respected voluntary certification exam per language pair. Court and medical interpreting have their own credentialing paths that vary by state and employer - confirm what your target setting expects.
Common entry paths are a translation certificate on top of existing fluency, a languages degree, or in-house bilingual roles that grow into translation work. Court and medical interpreting have their own credential tracks.
Beyond language fluency itself, translation and interpreting certificate programs typically run 6 months to 2 years. A bachelor's degree is the typical credential BLS reports for the occupation, though skill and portfolio matter most in practice.
According to BLS OEWS (May 2025), interpreters and translators in Texas earned a median annual wage of about $47,510. Pay varies with experience, employer, and specialization. The 10th-to-90th percentile range was about $31,500 to $89,140 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
The schools listed above are within driving distance of Del Rio. Compare them by tuition, program length, BOC Score, and the credential each one awards.
No general license is required to work as a translator. The American Translators Association (ATA) offers a respected voluntary certification exam per language pair. Court and medical interpreting have their own credentialing paths that vary by state and employer - confirm what your target setting expects.
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Figures on this page are sourced from the federal and state datasets below. Methodology: how we rank and source data.
| Data | Provider | Vintage |
|---|---|---|
| Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics | May 2025 |
| Employment Projections | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics | 2024-2034 |
| Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System | National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS) | 2024 |
| College Scorecard (school-level outcomes) | U.S. Department of Education | latest release |
| College Scorecard (field-of-study earnings) | U.S. Department of Education | latest release (updated 2026-06-12) |
| Occupational licensing requirements | CareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor) | latest release (updated 2026-02-22) |
| Registered apprenticeship programs | CareerOneStop / Apprenticeship.gov (U.S. Department of Labor) | latest release (updated 2025-10-25) |
