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English as Second/Foreign Language Schools in Pennsylvania

248 Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, English as Second/Foreign Language is the 16th most popular major in the state out of a total 86 majors commonly available.

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

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 186
Post-Master’s Certificate 34
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 34
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 24
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 24
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 24
Bachelor’s Degree 4

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.0%
  • Black or African American: 1.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.0%
  • White: 52.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 33.1%
  • Other Races: 7.3%
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Jobs for English as Second/Foreign Language Grads in Pennsylvania

132,180 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 Pennsylvania

A typical salary for a teaching English as a second or foreign language grad in the state is $64,830, compared to a typical salary of $62,030 nationwide.

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There are 12 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer teaching English as a second or foreign language degrees. Learn about the most popular 12 below:

71 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
26,552 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years. 6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $80,445 after graduation.

#2

Holy Family University

Philadelphia
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
3,087 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 21% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.35 years. Graduates earn an average $49,475 after graduation.

#3

Wilkes University

Wilkes-Barre
25 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
4,781 Total Students

43% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,153 after earning their degree at this institution. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
8,860 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.23 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,673 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
17,719 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. In their early career, WCUPA grads earn an average salary of $46,701. The average student takes 4.34 years to complete their degree at WCUPA.

#6

Temple University

Philadelphia
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
37,236 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 56%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $47,659 a year.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
89,816 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 75% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.00%.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
2,560 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $30,641. Graduates earn an average $45,052 after graduation.

#8

Eastern University

Saint Davids
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
3,504 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 27% are considered full time. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
32,277 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.90% which is lower than average. 77% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.24 years to complete their degree at Pitt.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
6,885 Total Students

In their early career, Cal U grads earn an average salary of $39,114. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. 70% of the teachers are full time.

#10

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
8,830 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $56,932 a year. The student loan default rate of 2.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 100% of students get financical aid.

English as Second/Foreign Language Careers in PA

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

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Middle School Teachers 6% $65,270
Kindergarten Teachers 6% $60,220
High School Teachers 6% $62,990
Elementary School Teachers 5% $63,900

View Nationwide English as Second/Foreign Language Report

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