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Bachelor's Degree in Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor

Bachelor’s Degrees in Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor

297 Yearly Graduations
84% Women
39% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 85 schools in the United States where you can get your bachelor's degree in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 39% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 9.8% of teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 297 people earned their bachelor's degree in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor. This makes it the 406th most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 3,038
Graduate Certificate 1,049
Basic Certificate 565
Bachelor’s Degree 297
Undergraduate Certificate 34
Doctor’s Degree 23
Associate Degree 11

Earnings of Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees

At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor. About 84.2% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 47
Women 250
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The racial-ethnic distribution of teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor bachelor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 16
Black or African American 8
Hispanic or Latino 83
White 144
International Students 29
Other Races/Ethnicities 17
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There are 85 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

37 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
75% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor students seekinga bachelor's degree is The University of Texas at San Antonio. Roughly 34,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,239 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,403 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their bachelor's degree in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor from UTSA. About 75% of this group were women, and 75% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
28 Yearly Graduations
91% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Liberty University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor. Each year, around 93,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their bachelor's degree in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor from Liberty University. About 91% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

27 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Brigham Young University - Hawaii is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor. Each year, around 3,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their bachelor's degree in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor from BYU - H. Of these students, 63% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

University of Northern Iowa

Cedar Falls, Iowa
25 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Northern Iowa. Each year, around 9,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,396 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,030 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their bachelor's degree in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor from UNI. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.

#5

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Honolulu, Hawaii
20 Yearly Graduations
79% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Hawaii at Manoa is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor. Roughly 18,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,304 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,600 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their bachelor's degree in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor from UH Manoa. About 79% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

Queens College

Queens, New York
19 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
80% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Queens College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor. 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 most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their bachelor's degree in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor from QC. Around 80% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

#6

SUNY Cortland

Cortland, New York
19 Yearly Graduations
86% Women

The 6th most popular school in the country for teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is SUNY Cortland. Each year, around 6,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their bachelor's degree in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor from SUNY Cortland.

#8

University of Wisconsin - River Falls

River Falls, Wisconsin
17 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Wisconsin - River Falls comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,837 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,183 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their bachelor's degree in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor from UW - River Falls. About 100% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

16 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
23% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Ohio State University - Main Campus is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their bachelor's degree in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor from Ohio State. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

13 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 10th most popular school in the country for teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Kent State University at Kent. Roughly 26,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,595 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,483 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their bachelor's degree in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor from Kent State. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.

#11

University of Puerto Rico - Rio Piedras

San Juan, Puerto Rico
9 Yearly Graduations
87% Women

University of Puerto Rico - Rio Piedras comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor. Roughly 13,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,024 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,870 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their bachelor's degree in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor from UPR Rio Piedras. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women.

8 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Ponce is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,848 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $2,724 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their bachelor's degree in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor from Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Ponce. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

Bethel University Minnesota

Saint Paul, Minnesota
8 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

Bethel University Minnesota comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,760 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,566 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their bachelor's degree in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor from Bethel University Minnesota.

#12

Eastern Washington University

Cheney, Washington
8 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Eastern Washington University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,294 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,698 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their bachelor's degree in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor from EWU. About 100% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

8 Yearly Graduations
75% Women

Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Metro is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor. Each year, around 6,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,848 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,086 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their bachelor's degree in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor from Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Metro. Of these students, 75% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

8 Yearly Graduations
33% Women

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Ponce is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor. Roughly 6,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,940 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their bachelor's degree in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor from Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico - Ponce. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.

#17

Concordia University, Nebraska

Seward, Nebraska
7 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

Concordia University, Nebraska comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $38,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,650 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their bachelor's degree in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor from Concordia University, Nebraska.

#17

Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti, Michigan
7 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Eastern Michigan University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,200 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,231 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their bachelor's degree in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor from Eastern Michigan. About 100% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#19

SUNY Oswego

Oswego, New York
6 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 19th most popular school in the country for teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is SUNY Oswego. Each year, around 7,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their bachelor's degree in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor from SUNY Oswego. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.

#20

Indiana Wesleyan University

Marion, Indiana
5 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

The 20th most popular school in the country for teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Indiana Wesleyan University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,168 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,970 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their bachelor's degree in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor from IWU.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor that offer bachelor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Other English/French Second Language 5

References

*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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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