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English as Second/Foreign Language Schools in Massachusetts

In 2020-2021, 176 students earned their Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor degrees in MA.

An English as Second/Foreign Language major is the 19th most popular major in this state.

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

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 137
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 34
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 34
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 34
Post-Master’s Certificate 5
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 5

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, 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 Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.7%
  • Black or African American: 2.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 24.4%
  • White: 48.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 13.6%
  • Other Races: 4.5%
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Jobs for English as Second/Foreign Language Grads in Massachusetts

In this state, there are 78,240 people employed in jobs related to a teaching English as a second or foreign language degree, compared to 3,261,420 nationwide.

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Wages for English as Second/Foreign Language Jobs in Massachusetts

A typical salary for a teaching English as a second or foreign language grad in the state is $79,030, compared to a typical salary of $62,030 nationwide.

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

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
4,876 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.26 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 65% are considered full time. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
32,718 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years. Graduates earn an average $58,876 after graduation. This private school has an average net price of $30,395.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
17% Graduation Rate
2,764 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,087 after earning their degree at this institution. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#4

Merrimack College

North Andover
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
5,418 Total Students

An average student at Merrimack will pay a net price of $34,367. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $49,705 after earning their degree at this institution. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
7,242 Total Students

97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending Salem State will pay a net price of $19,017. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $46,526 after earning their degree at this institution.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
10,651 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $18,951. The student loan default rate is 5.60% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

#7

Gordon College

Wenham
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
1,816 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,017 after earning their degree at this institution. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private institution charges an average net price of $25,748.

#8

Bay Path University

Longmeadow
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
3,224 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,261 after earning their degree at this institution. The 4.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#8

Lesley University

Cambridge
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
4,200 Total Students

22% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.20%. Graduates earn an average $34,818 after graduation.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
7,869 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $20,050. Graduates earn an average $44,797 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time.

English as Second/Foreign Language Careers in MA

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

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Kindergarten Teachers 11% $72,990
High School Teachers 11% $77,830
Middle School Teachers 11% $77,160
Elementary School Teachers 11% $78,770

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