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Bachelor's Degree in Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor

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

297 Yearly Graduations
84% Women
39% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
A bachelor's degree in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor is offered at 85 colleges in the United States. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and 39% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 9.8% of teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor graduates were international students.

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

During the most recent year for which data is available, 297 people earned their bachelor's degree in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor. 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/esl language instructor at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 3,038
Graduate Certificate 1,049
Basic Certificate 565
Bachelor’s Degree 297
Undergraduate Certificate 34
Doctor’s Degree 23
Associate Degree 11

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

At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor students who are bachelor's degree holders.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor. About 84.2% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 47
Women 250
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The racial-ethnic distribution of teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor bachelor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 16
Black or African American 8
Hispanic or Latino 83
White 144
International Students 29
Other Races/Ethnicities 17
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There are 85 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

37 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
75% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor students seekinga bachelor's degree is The University of Texas at San Antonio. Roughly 34,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,239 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,403 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their bachelor's degree in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor from UTSA. Around 75% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.

#2

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
28 Yearly Graduations
91% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Liberty University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor. Each year, around 93,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their bachelor's degree in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor from Liberty University. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women.

27 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
17% 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/esl language instructor. Each year, around 3,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their bachelor's degree in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor from BYU - H. About 63% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#4

University of Northern Iowa

Cedar Falls, Iowa
25 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
26% 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/esl language instructor. Each year, around 9,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,396 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,030 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their bachelor's degree in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor from UNI. Of these students, 89% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Honolulu, Hawaii
20 Yearly Graduations
79% Women
50% 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/esl language instructor. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their bachelor's degree in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor from UH Manoa. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women.

#6

Queens College

Queens, New York
19 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
80% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 6th most popular school in the country for teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Queens College. 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 most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their bachelor's degree in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor from QC. Of these students, 100% were women and 80% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

SUNY Cortland

Cortland, New York
19 Yearly Graduations
86% Women

SUNY Cortland 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/esl language instructor. 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 most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their bachelor's degree in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor from SUNY Cortland.

#8

University of Wisconsin - River Falls

River Falls, Wisconsin
17 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 8th most popular school in the country for teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Wisconsin - River Falls. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,837 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,183 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their bachelor's degree in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor from UW - River Falls. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

16 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
23% 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/esl language instructor. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their bachelor's degree in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor from Ohio State. Of these students, 100% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

13 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
11% 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/esl language instructor. Roughly 26,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,595 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,483 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their bachelor's degree in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor from Kent State. Of these students, 78% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#11

University of Puerto Rico - Rio Piedras

San Juan, Puerto Rico
9 Yearly Graduations
87% Women

The 11th most popular school in the country for teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor 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 $5,024 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,870 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their bachelor's degree in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor from UPR Rio Piedras. Of these students, 87% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

Bethel University Minnesota

Saint Paul, Minnesota
8 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

The 12th most popular school in the country for teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Bethel University Minnesota. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,760 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,566 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their bachelor's degree in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor from Bethel University Minnesota.

#12

Eastern Washington University

Cheney, Washington
8 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
50% 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/esl language instructor. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,294 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,698 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their bachelor's degree in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor from EWU. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

8 Yearly Graduations
33% 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/esl language instructor. Roughly 6,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,940 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their bachelor's degree in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor from Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Ponce. Of these students, 33% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

8 Yearly Graduations
75% Women

Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Metro 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/esl language instructor. Each year, around 6,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,848 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,086 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their bachelor's degree in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor from Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Metro. About 75% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

8 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

Inter American 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/esl language instructor. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,848 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $2,724 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their bachelor's degree in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor from Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Ponce. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

#17

Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti, Michigan
7 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 17th most popular school in the country for teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Eastern Michigan University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,200 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,231 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their bachelor's degree in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor from Eastern Michigan. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

#17

Concordia University, Nebraska

Seward, Nebraska
7 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

The 17th most popular school in the country for teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Concordia University, Nebraska. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $38,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,650 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their bachelor's degree in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor from Concordia University, Nebraska.

#19

SUNY Oswego

Oswego, New York
6 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

SUNY Oswego is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their bachelor's degree in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor from SUNY Oswego. Of these students, 80% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#20

Hawaii Pacific University

Honolulu, Hawaii
5 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 20th most popular school in the country for teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Hawaii Pacific University. Each year, around 4,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,580 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,183 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their bachelor's degree in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor from Hawaii Pacific University. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.

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

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Other English/French Second Language 5

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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