English as Second/Foreign Language Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 342 colleges and universities across the nation that offer abachelor’s degree in English as Second/Foreign Language. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and47% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 10.2% of English as Second/Foreign Language graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of English as Second/Foreign Language Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 5,071 degrees were awarded toEnglish as Second/Foreign Language majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in English as Second/Foreign Language at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 39 |
| Associate’s Degree | 2 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 265 |
| Master’s Degree | 4,695 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 33 |
Earnings of English as Second/Foreign Language Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in English as Second/Foreign Language of $57,320 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $61,547 |
| 4 years | $57,320 |
| 5 years | $63,672 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for English as Second/Foreign Language students with their bachelor’s degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor’s degree in English as Second/Foreign Language. About 80.8% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 51 |
| Women | 214 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of English as Second/Foreign Language graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 114 | 43.0% |
| Asian | 20 | 7.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 81 | 30.6% |
| Black or African American | 7 | 2.6% |
| Two or More Races | 9 | 3.4% |
| Race Unknown | 7 | 2.6% |
| International Students | 27 | 10.2% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 10.2% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular English as Second/Foreign Language Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 451 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in English as Second/Foreign Language. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for English as Second/Foreign Language students seeking a bachelor's degree is Western Governors University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 399 people received their bachelor's degree in English as Second/Foreign Language from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in English as Second/Foreign Language here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Brigham Young University-Idaho is a popular choice for English as Second/Foreign Language majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 373 people received their bachelor's degree in English as Second/Foreign Language from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in English as Second/Foreign Language here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Grand Canyon University is a popular choice for English as Second/Foreign Language majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 167 people received their bachelor's degree in English as Second/Foreign Language from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Nevada-Las Vegas is a popular choice for English as Second/Foreign Language majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 111 people received their bachelor's degree in English as Second/Foreign Language from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Southern New Hampshire University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in English as Second/Foreign Language. This school awarded 110 bachelor's degrees in English as Second/Foreign Language in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in English as Second/Foreign Language here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New York University is a popular choice for English as Second/Foreign Language majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 98 people received their bachelor's degree in English as Second/Foreign Language from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in English as Second/Foreign Language here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Alliant International University-San Diego is a popular choice for English as Second/Foreign Language majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 97 bachelor's degrees in English as Second/Foreign Language in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University is a popular choice for English as Second/Foreign Language majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 90 people received their bachelor's degree in English as Second/Foreign Language from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Hunter College is a popular choice for English as Second/Foreign Language majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 72 bachelor's degrees in English as Second/Foreign Language in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in English as Second/Foreign Language here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Oregon State University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in English as Second/Foreign Language. This school awarded 72 bachelor's degrees in English as Second/Foreign Language in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in English as Second/Foreign Language here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern Maine is a popular choice for English as Second/Foreign Language majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 68 people received their bachelor's degree in English as Second/Foreign Language from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in English as Second/Foreign Language here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Queens College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in English as Second/Foreign Language. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people received their bachelor's degree in English as Second/Foreign Language from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in English as Second/Foreign Language here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pennsylvania comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in English as Second/Foreign Language. This school awarded 59 bachelor's degrees in English as Second/Foreign Language in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in English as Second/Foreign Language here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Touro University is a popular choice for English as Second/Foreign Language majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their bachelor's degree in English as Second/Foreign Language from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California is a popular choice for English as Second/Foreign Language majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 50 bachelor's degrees in English as Second/Foreign Language in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Greensboro College is a popular choice for English as Second/Foreign Language majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their bachelor's degree in English as Second/Foreign Language from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in English as Second/Foreign Language here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Eastern Washington University is a popular choice for English as Second/Foreign Language majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their bachelor's degree in English as Second/Foreign Language from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Lipscomb University is a popular choice for English as Second/Foreign Language majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their bachelor's degree in English as Second/Foreign Language from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Midland University is a popular choice for English as Second/Foreign Language majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their bachelor's degree in English as Second/Foreign Language from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in English as Second/Foreign Language here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY City College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in English as Second/Foreign Language. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their bachelor's degree in English as Second/Foreign Language from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in English as Second/Foreign Language here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to English as Second/Foreign Language that also offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language, Other | 21 |
| Teaching French as a Second or Foreign Language | — |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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