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English as Second/Foreign Language Schools in Tennessee

In <nil>, 171 students earned their Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor degrees in TN.

In terms of popularity, English as Second/Foreign Language is the 11th most popular major in the state out of a total 68 majors commonly available.

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

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
Post-Master’s Certificate 91
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 91
Master’s Degree 73
Bachelor’s Degree 5
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 2

Gender Distribution

In Tennessee, a teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor 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/esl language instructor majors in Tennessee is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.8%
  • Black or African American: 7.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.2%
  • White: 50.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 14.0%
  • Other Races: 24.6%
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Jobs for English as Second/Foreign Language Grads in Tennessee

In this state, there are 65,260 people employed in jobs related to a teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor degree, compared to 3,261,420 nationwide.

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Wages for English as Second/Foreign Language Jobs in Tennessee

A typical salary for a teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor grad in the state is $52,260, compared to a typical salary of $62,030 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Tennessee that offer teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Lipscomb University

Nashville
67 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
4,778 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.18 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 1.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#2

Carson - Newman University

Jefferson City
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
2,835 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This private institution charges an average net price of $17,457. 54% of the teachers are full time.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
3,717 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.10 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $41,237 after earning their degree at this institution. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
13,796 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years. This private school has an average net price of $22,204. 8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
21,622 Total Students

The average student takes 4.57 years to complete their degree at UofM. In their early career, UofM grads earn an average salary of $37,875. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
9,840 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,795.

#6

Lee University

Cleveland
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
4,505 Total Students

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.34 years.

#8

Union University

Jackson
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
2,930 Total Students

97% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. This private institution charges an average net price of $27,475.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
9,609 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,253 a year. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,480.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
13,303 Total Students

The average student takes 4.49 years to complete their degree at ETSU. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.50%. A typical student attending ETSU will pay a net price of $13,220.

English as Second/Foreign Language Careers in TN

Some of the careers teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor majors go into include:

Job Title TN Job Growth TN Median Salary
Middle School Teachers 9% $50,310
High School Teachers 9% $52,020
Elementary School Teachers 9% $51,080
Kindergarten Teachers 9% $48,410

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