English as Second/Foreign Language Undergraduate Certificates
A undergraduate certificate in English as Second/Foreign Language is offered at 342 colleges in the United States, where you can earn aundergraduate certificate in English as Second/Foreign Language. This degree is more popular with female students, and about38% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 10.3% of English as Second/Foreign Language graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of English as Second/Foreign Language Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 5,071 people earned theirEnglish 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 (this page) | 39 |
| Associate’s Degree | 2 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 265 |
| Master’s Degree | 4,695 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 33 |
Earnings of English as Second/Foreign Language Majors With Undergraduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding aundergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 79.5% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 8 |
| Women | 31 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of English as Second/Foreign Language graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20 | 51.3% |
| Asian | 1 | 2.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 | 10.3% |
| Black or African American | 6 | 15.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 2.6% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 5.1% |
| Race Unknown | 1 | 2.6% |
| International Students | 4 | 10.3% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 10.3% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular English as Second/Foreign Language Programs for Undergraduate Certificates
There are 451 colleges that offer a undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 399 undergraduate certificates 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.
Brigham Young University-Idaho is a popular choice for English as Second/Foreign Language majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 373 people received their undergraduate certificate 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 comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in English as Second/Foreign Language. This school awarded 167 undergraduate certificates 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 comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in English as Second/Foreign Language. This school awarded 111 undergraduate certificates 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.
Southern New Hampshire University is a popular choice for English as Second/Foreign Language majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 110 undergraduate certificates in English as Second/Foreign Language in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in English as Second/Foreign Language here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New York University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in English as Second/Foreign Language. This school awarded 98 undergraduate certificates in English as Second/Foreign Language in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 97 people received their undergraduate certificate in English as Second/Foreign Language from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 90 people received their undergraduate certificate in English as Second/Foreign Language from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificates in English as Second/Foreign Language. During the most recent year for which we have data, 72 people received their undergraduate certificate in English as Second/Foreign Language from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificates in English as Second/Foreign Language. During the most recent year for which we have data, 72 people received their undergraduate certificate in English as Second/Foreign Language from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 68 people received their undergraduate certificate in English as Second/Foreign Language from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in English as Second/Foreign Language here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Queens College is a popular choice for English as Second/Foreign Language majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people received their undergraduate certificate in English as Second/Foreign Language from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificates in English as Second/Foreign Language. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their undergraduate certificate 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.
Touro University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in English as Second/Foreign Language. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their undergraduate certificate 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 comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in English as Second/Foreign Language. This school awarded 50 undergraduate certificates 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 comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in English as Second/Foreign Language. This school awarded 49 undergraduate certificates 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.
Eastern Washington University is a popular choice for English as Second/Foreign Language majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their undergraduate certificate 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 comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in English as Second/Foreign Language. This school awarded 46 undergraduate certificates in English as Second/Foreign Language in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in English as Second/Foreign Language here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Midland University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in English as Second/Foreign Language. This school awarded 46 undergraduate certificates in English as Second/Foreign Language in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificates in English as Second/Foreign Language. This school awarded 45 undergraduate certificates 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.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to English as Second/Foreign Language that also offer undergraduate certificates.
| 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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