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English as Second/Foreign Language Schools in Tennessee

In 2020-2021, 146 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 75
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 75
Master’s Degree 65
Bachelor’s Degree 6

Gender Distribution

In Tennessee, 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 Tennessee is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.7%
  • Black or African American: 12.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.5%
  • White: 65.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 11.6%
  • Other Races: 2.7%
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Jobs for English as Second/Foreign Language Grads in Tennessee

65,260 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 Tennessee

Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor grads earn an average of $52,260 in the state and $62,030 nationwide.

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

#1

Lipscomb University

Nashville
67 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
4,884 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private school has an average net price of $25,704.

#2

Carson - Newman University

Jefferson City
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
2,911 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
3,968 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $16,258. 100% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 5.90% which is lower than average.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
13,537 Total Students

8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. An average student at Vanderbilt will pay a net price of $19,970. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
22,205 Total Students

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.57 years to complete their degree at UofM. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
10,177 Total Students

The average student takes 4.50 years to complete their degree at Tennessee Tech University. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,658 after earning their degree at this institution. 100% of the teachers are full time.

#6

Lee University

Cleveland
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
5,204 Total Students

The 4.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,702 a year.

#8

Union University

Jackson
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
3,071 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 60% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 4.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
10,272 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.53 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
13,713 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.49 years to complete their degree at ETSU. A typical student attending ETSU will pay a net price of $12,894.

English as Second/Foreign Language Careers in TN

Some of the careers teaching English as a second or foreign language 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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