Master’s Degrees in Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
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Education Levels of Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3,448 students earned their master's degree in teaching English as a second or foreign language. This earns it the #14 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in teaching English as a second or foreign language at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 3,448 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1,252 |
| Basic Certificate | 587 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 401 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 38 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 32 |
| Associate Degree | 6 |
Earnings of Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor Majors With Master’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for teaching English as a second or foreign language majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in teaching English as a second or foreign language. About 84.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 526 |
| Women | 2,922 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of teaching English as a second or foreign language master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 180 |
| Black or African American | 142 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 579 |
| White | 1,698 |
| International Students | 519 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 330 |
Most Popular Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 247 colleges that offer a master’s degree in teaching English as a second or foreign language. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for teaching English as a second or foreign language students seekinga master's degree is Western Governors University. Each year, around 147,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,162 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,500 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 483 master's degrees were handed out to teaching English as a second or foreign language majors at WGU. Of these students, 94% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Grand Canyon University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in teaching English as a second or foreign language. Each year, around 103,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,401 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,621 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 206 people received their master's degree in teaching English as a second or foreign language from Grand Canyon University. About 90% of this group were women, and 51% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The City College of New York is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in teaching English as a second or foreign language. Each year, around 15,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 2020-2021 academic year, 104 people received their master's degree in teaching English as a second or foreign language from CCNY. Around 65% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 66% were women.
University of Southern California comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in teaching English as a second or foreign language. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,446 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 91 people received their master's degree in teaching English as a second or foreign language from USC. About 86% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for teaching English as a second or foreign language majors who are seeking their master's degree is Hunter College. Each year, around 24,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. The teaching English as a second or foreign language program at Hunter College awarded 87 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 89% were women and 53% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Pennsylvania comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in teaching English as a second or foreign language. Roughly 26,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,652 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,732 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 71 people received their master's degree in teaching English as a second or foreign language from UPenn. Around 4% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.
Greensboro College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in teaching English as a second or foreign language. Roughly 900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,960 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,200 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 68 people received their master's degree in teaching English as a second or foreign language from Greensboro College. Around 68% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women.
New York University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in teaching English as a second or foreign language. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,982 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 62 master's degrees were handed out to teaching English as a second or foreign language majors at NYU. Around 5% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.
Webster University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in teaching English as a second or foreign language. Roughly 8,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $28,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,500 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 49 people received their master's degree in teaching English as a second or foreign language from Webster. About 90% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Touro College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in teaching English as a second or foreign language. Roughly 11,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,283 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,708 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 45 people received their master's degree in teaching English as a second or foreign language from Touro. Of these students, 91% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Teachers College at Columbia University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in teaching English as a second or foreign language. Roughly 4,500 attend the school each year. The teaching English as a second or foreign language program at Teachers College at Columbia University awarded 44 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 91% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Arkansas Tech University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in teaching English as a second or foreign language. Each year, around 10,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,736 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,414 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 42 people received their master's degree in teaching English as a second or foreign language from ATU. Of these students, 81% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Hamline University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in teaching English as a second or foreign language. Each year, around 3,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,428 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,120 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 40 master's degrees were handed out to teaching English as a second or foreign language majors at Hamline. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
University of Saint Joseph is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in teaching English as a second or foreign language. Roughly 2,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,328 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 37 people received their master's degree in teaching English as a second or foreign language from USJ. Of these students, 97% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Framingham State University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in teaching English as a second or foreign language. Each year, around 4,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $970 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $1,680 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 35 people received their master's degree in teaching English as a second or foreign language from Framingham State. Of these students, 66% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Central Oklahoma is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in teaching English as a second or foreign language. Each year, around 14,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,822 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,142 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 34 master's degrees were handed out to teaching English as a second or foreign language majors at UCO. About 85% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Pepperdine University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in teaching English as a second or foreign language. Each year, around 9,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,300 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 34 people received their master's degree in teaching English as a second or foreign language from Pepperdine. Of these students, 94% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The College of New Jersey comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in teaching English as a second or foreign language. Each year, around 7,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,603 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,955 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 34 master's degrees were handed out to teaching English as a second or foreign language majors at TCNJ. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
Queens College is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in teaching English as a second or foreign language. Roughly 19,700 attend the school each year. 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. The teaching English as a second or foreign language program at Queens College awarded 32 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 75% of this group were women, and 66% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Southern New Hampshire University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in teaching English as a second or foreign language. Roughly 134,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,900 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 31 people received their master's degree in teaching English as a second or foreign language from SNHU. Of these students, 94% were women and 3% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to teaching English as a second or foreign language that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Other English/French Second Language | 2 |
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*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.
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