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English as Second/Foreign Language in Illinois

English as Second/Foreign Language Schools in Illinois

Jobs for English as Second/Foreign Language Grads in Illinois

159,270 people in the state and 3,681,970 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor.

English as Second/Foreign Language Jobs Nationwide vs. IL

Wages for English as Second/Foreign Language Jobs in Illinois

Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor grads earn an average of $70,438 in the state and $67,409 nationwide.

English as Second/Foreign Language Wages Nationwide vs. IL

Our data covers 10 colleges in Illinois offering Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Dominican University

River Forest

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $41,807 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 80% of applicants. 79% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $48,282 after earning their degree at this institution. About 67% of those who apply are admitted. 68% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $40,524 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from Illinois pay around $3,822 a year in tuition.

Graduates earn a median salary of $39,110 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $4,494 a year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $45,487 a year. About 70% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 61%.

#6

Wheaton College

Wheaton

Graduates earn a median salary of $39,703 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 90% of applicants. 94% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $58,149 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 93% of applicants. 63% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $50,272 a year. With an admission rate of 86%, getting in takes some planning. 74% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $42,911 a year. The school admits about 90% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 69%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $53,513 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 44%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 94%.

English as Second/Foreign Language Careers in IL

Some of the careers Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $99,352
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $63,776
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $83,105
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,927
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors $62,634
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $75,366

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Teacher Education 8,732
Bilingual & Multilingual Education 932
Teacher Education Grade Specific 399
Montessori Teacher Education 264
Teacher Education Grade Specific 115
Environmental Education 86
Teacher Education Subject Specific 16
Teacher Education Grade Specific 11

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