English as Second/Foreign Language Master’s Degrees
There are 342 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in English as Second/Foreign Language. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about37% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 18.6% 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 | 265 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 4,695 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 33 |
Earnings of English as Second/Foreign Language Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’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.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| 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 estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master’s degree in English as Second/Foreign Language. About 83.3% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 457 |
| Women | 2,285 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of English as Second/Foreign Language graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,211 | 44.2% |
| Asian | 146 | 5.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 557 | 20.3% |
| Black or African American | 91 | 3.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 6 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 49 | 1.8% |
| Race Unknown | 169 | 6.2% |
| International Students | 510 | 18.6% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 18.6% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular English as Second/Foreign Language Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 451 colleges that offer a master’s degree in English as Second/Foreign Language. Learn more about the most popular below:
Western Governors University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for English as Second/Foreign Language majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 399 master's degrees in English as Second/Foreign Language in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 373 people received their master'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.
Grand Canyon University is a popular choice for English as Second/Foreign Language majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 167 master'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.
University of Nevada-Las Vegas is a popular choice for English as Second/Foreign Language majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 111 people received their master's degree in English as Second/Foreign Language from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in English as Second/Foreign Language here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southern New Hampshire University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in English as Second/Foreign Language. This school awarded 110 master'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.
New York University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in English as Second/Foreign Language. This school awarded 98 master'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.
Alliant International University-San Diego is a popular choice for English as Second/Foreign Language majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 97 master's degrees in English as Second/Foreign Language in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in English as Second/Foreign Language here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University is a popular choice for English as Second/Foreign Language majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 90 master's degrees in English as Second/Foreign Language in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in English as Second/Foreign Language here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Hunter College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in English as Second/Foreign Language. This school awarded 72 master'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.
Oregon State University is a popular choice for English as Second/Foreign Language majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 72 people received their master's degree in English as Second/Foreign Language from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in English as Second/Foreign Language here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern Maine comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in English as Second/Foreign Language. This school awarded 68 master'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.
CUNY Queens College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in English as Second/Foreign Language. This school awarded 63 master's degrees in English as Second/Foreign Language in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in English as Second/Foreign Language here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pennsylvania is a popular choice for English as Second/Foreign Language majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 59 master'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.
Touro University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in English as Second/Foreign Language. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their master's degree in English as Second/Foreign Language from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in English as Second/Foreign Language here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in English as Second/Foreign Language. This school awarded 50 master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 49 master's degrees in English as Second/Foreign Language in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in English as Second/Foreign Language here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Eastern Washington University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in English as Second/Foreign Language. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their master'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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their master'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 comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in English as Second/Foreign Language. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their master's degree in English as Second/Foreign Language from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in English as Second/Foreign Language. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their master'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.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to English as Second/Foreign Language that also offer master’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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