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English as Second/Foreign Language Schools in Illinois

In 2020-2021, 179 students earned their Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor degrees in IL.

As a degree choice, English as Second/Foreign Language is the 16th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of English as Second/Foreign Language Majors in Illinois

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
Master’s Degree 92
Post-Master’s Certificate 46
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 46
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 41
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 41
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 41

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, 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 Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.6%
  • Black or African American: 4.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.5%
  • White: 61.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.9%
  • Other Races: 10.1%
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Jobs for English as Second/Foreign Language Grads in Illinois

138,640 people in the state and 3,261,420 in the nation are employed in jobs related to teaching English as a second or foreign language.

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Wages for English as Second/Foreign Language Jobs in Illinois

In this state, teaching English as a second or foreign language grads earn an average of $62,140. Nationwide, they make an average of $62,030.

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There are 10 colleges in Illinois that offer teaching English as a second or foreign language degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
3,764 Total Students

In their early career, Olivet Nazarene grads earn an average salary of $42,320. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 2.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
2,908 Total Students

The average student takes 4.08 years to complete their degree at Wheaton College Illinois. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. The student loan default rate of 0.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#3

Dominican University

River Forest
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
3,189 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $18,645. In their early career, Dominican U grads earn an average salary of $44,152. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
6,491 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,415 after earning their degree at this institution. It takes the average student 4.30 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 3.10% which is lower than average.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
52,679 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.21 years. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,321. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $59,402 after earning their degree at this institution.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
11,366 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,285. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. The 7.80% student loan default rate is lower than average.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
21% Graduation Rate
7,119 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. A typical student attending Northeastern Illinois University will pay a net price of $14,590.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
3,764 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $13,024. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,411 after earning their degree at this institution.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
8,626 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $39,262 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 77%. Most students complete their degree in 4.35 years.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
3,529 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $50,636 a year. The student loan default rate is 2.80% which is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.35 years to graduate.

English as Second/Foreign Language Careers in IL

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

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Kindergarten Teachers 4% $54,270
High School Teachers 4% $67,680
Middle School Teachers 4% $60,310
Elementary School Teachers 4% $59,070

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to teaching English as a second or foreign language.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Other English/French Second Language 2

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