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English as Second/Foreign Language Schools in District of Columbia

In 2020-2021, 47 students earned their Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor degrees in DC.

An English as Second/Foreign Language major is the 5th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of English as Second/Foreign Language Majors in District of Columbia

Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Post-Master’s Certificate 31
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 31
Master’s Degree 15
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 1
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 1

Gender Distribution

In District of Columbia, a teaching English as a second or foreign language major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of teaching English as a second or foreign language majors in District of Columbia is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.1%
  • Black or African American: 8.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.4%
  • White: 48.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 25.5%
  • Other Races: 8.5%
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Jobs for English as Second/Foreign Language Grads in District of Columbia

There are 8,180 people in the state and 3,261,420 people in the nation working in teaching English as a second or foreign language jobs.

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Wages for English as Second/Foreign Language Jobs in District of Columbia

Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor grads earn an average of $65,180 in the state and $62,030 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in District of Columbia that offer teaching English as a second or foreign language degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
27,017 Total Students

The average student takes 4.10 years to complete their degree at GWU. This private institution charges an average net price of $32,563. The 1.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#2

American University

Washington
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
14,001 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 74% get financial aid. In their early career, The American University grads earn an average salary of $55,945. The student loan default rate of 1.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

English as Second/Foreign Language Careers in DC

Some of the careers teaching English as a second or foreign language majors go into include:

Job Title DC Job Growth DC Median Salary
Middle School Teachers 17% $71,640
Elementary School Teachers 16% $77,220
High School Teachers 15% $62,500
Kindergarten Teachers 14% $54,510

View Nationwide English as Second/Foreign Language Report

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