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Bachelor’s Degrees in Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor

401 Yearly Graduations
84% Women
41% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 85 schools in the United States where you can get your bachelor's degree in teaching English as a second or foreign language. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and 41% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 12.5% of teaching English as a second or foreign language graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor Majors

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 401 students earned their bachelor's degree in teaching English as a second or foreign language. This makes it the 24th most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in teaching English as a second or foreign language at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 3,448
Graduate Certificate 1,252
Basic Certificate 587
Bachelor’s Degree 401
Doctor’s Degree 38
Undergraduate Certificate 32
Associate Degree 6

Earnings of Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees

We are unable to calculate the median earnings for teaching English as a second or foreign language majors with their bachelor's degree due to lack of data.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in teaching English as a second or foreign language. About 83.5% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 66
Women 335
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The racial-ethnic distribution of teaching English as a second or foreign language bachelor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 27
Black or African American 9
Hispanic or Latino 112
White 176
International Students 50
Other Races/Ethnicities 27
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There are 85 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in teaching English as a second or foreign language. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

37 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
73% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The University of Texas at San Antonio tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for teaching English as a second or foreign language majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Roughly 34,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,237 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,056 per year. The teaching English as a second or foreign language program at The University of Texas at San Antonio awarded 37 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 73% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.

#2

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
28 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for teaching English as a second or foreign language majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Liberty University. Each year, around 93,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,409 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,847 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 28 bachelor's degrees were handed out to teaching English as a second or foreign language majors at Liberty University. Of these students, 82% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

27 Yearly Graduations
93% Women
4% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Brigham Young University - Hawaii comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in teaching English as a second or foreign language. Each year, around 3,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 people received their bachelor's degree in teaching English as a second or foreign language from BYU - H. About 93% of this group were women, and 4% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#4

University of Northern Iowa

Cedar Falls, Iowa
25 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
16% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Northern Iowa is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in teaching English as a second or foreign language. Each year, around 9,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,780 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,296 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 bachelor's degrees were handed out to teaching English as a second or foreign language majors at UNI. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.

#5

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Honolulu, Hawaii
20 Yearly Graduations
85% Women
60% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Hawaii at Manoa comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in teaching English as a second or foreign language. Roughly 18,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,304 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,600 per year. The teaching English as a second or foreign language program at University of Hawaii at Manoa awarded 20 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 85% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

Queens College

Queens, New York
19 Yearly Graduations
95% Women
58% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Queens College is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in teaching English as a second or foreign language. Roughly 19,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 people received their bachelor's degree in teaching English as a second or foreign language from QC. About 95% of this group were women, and 58% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

SUNY Cortland

Cortland, New York
19 Yearly Graduations
74% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 6th most popular school in the country for teaching English as a second or foreign language majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is SUNY Cortland. Each year, around 6,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 people received their bachelor's degree in teaching English as a second or foreign language from SUNY Cortland. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women.

#8

University of Wisconsin - River Falls

River Falls, Wisconsin
17 Yearly Graduations
76% Women
12% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Wisconsin - River Falls is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in teaching English as a second or foreign language. Roughly 5,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,428 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,640 per year. The teaching English as a second or foreign language program at University of Wisconsin - River Falls awarded 17 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 76% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

16 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Ohio State University - Main Campus comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in teaching English as a second or foreign language. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,018 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,560 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 bachelor's degrees were handed out to teaching English as a second or foreign language majors at Ohio State. Of these students, 75% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

13 Yearly Graduations
62% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Kent State University at Kent is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in teaching English as a second or foreign language. Roughly 26,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,766 per year. The teaching English as a second or foreign language program at Kent State University at Kent awarded 13 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women.

#11

University of Puerto Rico - Rio Piedras

San Juan, Puerto Rico
9 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
89% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 11th most popular school in the country for teaching English as a second or foreign language majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Puerto Rico - Rio Piedras. Roughly 13,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,690 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 people received their bachelor's degree in teaching English as a second or foreign language from UPR Rio Piedras. Around 89% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.

8 Yearly Graduations
63% Women

The 12th most popular school in the country for teaching English as a second or foreign language majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Ponce. Roughly 3,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $2,580 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 bachelor's degrees were handed out to teaching English as a second or foreign language majors at Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Ponce. About 63% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

Bethel University Minnesota

Saint Paul, Minnesota
8 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for teaching English as a second or foreign language majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Bethel University Minnesota. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 bachelor's degrees were handed out to teaching English as a second or foreign language majors at Bethel University Minnesota. About 100% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

Eastern Washington University

Cheney, Washington
8 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Eastern Washington University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in teaching English as a second or foreign language. Roughly 12,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,896 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,353 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 people received their bachelor's degree in teaching English as a second or foreign language from EWU. Of these students, 50% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

8 Yearly Graduations
88% Women

The 12th most popular school in the country for teaching English as a second or foreign language majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Metro. Each year, around 6,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,870 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 bachelor's degrees were handed out to teaching English as a second or foreign language majors at Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Metro. Of these students, 88% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

8 Yearly Graduations
63% Women

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Ponce comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in teaching English as a second or foreign language. Roughly 6,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,580 per year. The teaching English as a second or foreign language program at Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Ponce awarded 8 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 63% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#17

Concordia University, Nebraska

Seward, Nebraska
7 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

Concordia University, Nebraska is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in teaching English as a second or foreign language. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,600 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,650 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 people received their bachelor's degree in teaching English as a second or foreign language from Concordia University, Nebraska.

#17

Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti, Michigan
7 Yearly Graduations
86% Women

Eastern Michigan University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in teaching English as a second or foreign language. Each year, around 16,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,562 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 bachelor's degrees were handed out to teaching English as a second or foreign language majors at Eastern Michigan.

#19

SUNY Oswego

Oswego, New York
6 Yearly Graduations
67% Women

The 19th most popular school in the country for teaching English as a second or foreign language majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is SUNY Oswego. Each year, around 7,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. The teaching English as a second or foreign language program at SUNY Oswego awarded 6 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

#20

Indiana Wesleyan University

Marion, Indiana
5 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 20th most popular school in the country for teaching English as a second or foreign language majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Indiana Wesleyan University. Each year, around 3,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $28,960 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,512 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their bachelor's degree in teaching English as a second or foreign language from IWU. Of these students, 80% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to teaching English as a second or foreign language that offer bachelor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Other English/French Second Language 21

References

*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

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