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English as Second/Foreign Language Schools in New York

1,034 students earned Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor degrees in New York in the 2020-2021 year.

An English as Second/Foreign Language major is the 6th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of English as Second/Foreign Language Majors in New York

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 745
Post-Master’s Certificate 233
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 233
Bachelor’s Degree 55
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

Gender Distribution

In New York, 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 New York is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.8%
  • Black or African American: 5.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 22.3%
  • White: 45.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 13.2%
  • Other Races: 5.8%
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Jobs for English as Second/Foreign Language Grads in New York

208,020 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 New York

In this state, teaching English as a second or foreign language grads earn an average of $83,010. Nationwide, they make an average of $62,030.

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There are 11 colleges in New York that offer teaching English as a second or foreign language degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

129 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
15,227 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,588 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 42%. This public school has an average net price of $2,805.

#2

Hunter College

New York
108 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
24,052 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.67 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,287 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $2,158.

64 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
52,775 Total Students

65% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $60,407 a year.

#4

Queens College

Queens
59 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
19,700 Total Students

The average student takes 4.64 years to complete their degree at QC. The student loan default rate is 4.10% which is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it.

#5

Touro College

New York
55 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
11,699 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 43%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,853 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.33 years.

#6

Mercy College

Dobbs Ferry
54 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
9,547 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 7.00% which is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.43 years. The full-time teacher rate is 24%.

51 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
20,143 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $48,321 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.47 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,547 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 41% are considered full time.

#9

SUNY New Paltz

New Paltz
41 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
7,489 Total Students

54% of the teachers are full time. The 2.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
12,797 Total Students

A typical student attending CSI will pay a net price of $5,872. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.90%. The average student takes 4.74 years to complete their degree at CSI.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
7,592 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 60% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Graduates earn an average $41,172 after graduation.

English as Second/Foreign Language Careers in NY

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

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
High School Teachers 7% $81,290
Middle School Teachers 6% $80,790
Kindergarten Teachers 6% $73,430
Elementary School Teachers 5% $79,760

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