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#1 #1 Best College for Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/Esl Language Instructor in the U.S. University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI the University of Hawaii at Manoa is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 31 SAT Score 990–1,210 Est. Net Price * $13,639 Median Starting Salary $48,438
#2 #2 Best College for Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/Esl Language Instructor in the U.S. University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA the University of Northern Iowa is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,040–1,250 Est. Net Price * $15,782 Median Starting Salary $54,351
#3 #3 Best College for Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/Esl Language Instructor in the U.S. University of Wisconsin-River Falls River Falls, WI Generally, the University of Wisconsin-River Falls is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 970–1,210 Est. Net Price * $13,427 Median Starting Salary $54,439
#4 #4 Best College for Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/Esl Language Instructor in the U.S. SUNY Cortland Cortland, NY In general, SUNY Cortland is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,100–1,250 Est. Net Price * $18,304 Median Starting Salary $55,826
#5 #5 Best College for Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/Esl Language Instructor in the U.S. Concordia University-Nebraska Seward, NE Concordia University-Nebraska is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,010–1,220 Est. Net Price * $23,067 Median Starting Salary $56,783
#6 #6 Best College for Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/Esl Language Instructor in the U.S. Brigham Young University-Hawaii Laie, HI Overall, Brigham Young University-Hawaii is a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 34% Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score 1,020–1,240 Est. Net Price * $15,835 Median Starting Salary $49,285
#7 #7 Best College for Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/Esl Language Instructor in the U.S. CUNY Queens College Queens, NY Generally, CUNY Queens College is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score 1,050–1,200 Est. Net Price * $6,434 Median Starting Salary $45,817
#8 #8 Best College for Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/Esl Language Instructor in the U.S. Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion Marion, IN Overall, Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,030–1,220 Est. Net Price * $21,755 Median Starting Salary $49,027
#9 #9 Best College for Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/Esl Language Instructor in the U.S. Oral Roberts University Tulsa, OK Oral Roberts University is a somewhat selective school. They receive approximately 4,000 applications each... Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,010–1,230 Est. Net Price * $22,360 Median Starting Salary $50,110
#10 #10 Best College for Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/Esl Language Instructor in the U.S. The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, TX The University of Texas at San Antonio is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 29 SAT Score 1,010–1,230 Est. Net Price * $12,664 Median Starting Salary $48,431
#11 #11 Best College for Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/Esl Language Instructor in the U.S. Liberty University Lynchburg, VA Generally, Liberty University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 50 SAT Score 1,060–1,290 Est. Net Price * $29,913 Median Starting Salary $48,276
#12 #12 Best College for Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/Esl Language Instructor in the U.S. Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School Lancaster, PA Generally, Lancaster Bible College Capital Seminary & Graduate School is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,020–1,220 Est. Net Price * $21,415 Median Starting Salary $52,119
#13 #13 Best College for Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/Esl Language Instructor in the U.S. Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro San Juan, PR Acceptance Rate 47% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $9,551 Median Starting Salary $46,151
#14 #14 Best College for Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/Esl Language Instructor in the U.S. Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla Aguadilla, PR Acceptance Rate 46% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $8,426 Median Starting Salary $45,190
#15 #15 Best College for Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/Esl Language Instructor in the U.S. Kent State University at Kent Kent, OH In general, Kent State University at Kent is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 980–1,220 Est. Net Price * $19,046 Median Starting Salary $51,110
#16 #16 Best College for Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/Esl Language Instructor in the U.S. Union University Jackson, TN Union University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 53% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,140–1,370 Est. Net Price * $28,585 Median Starting Salary $47,651
#17 #17 Best College for Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/Esl Language Instructor in the U.S. University of Northwestern-St Paul Saint Paul, MN the University of Northwestern-St Paul is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,080–1,310 Est. Net Price * $25,704 Median Starting Salary $54,229
#18 #18 Best College for Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/Esl Language Instructor in the U.S. State University of New York at Oswego Oswego, NY State University of New York at Oswego is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,070–1,270 Est. Net Price * $17,376 Median Starting Salary $50,828
#19 #19 Best College for Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/Esl Language Instructor in the U.S. Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce Mercedita, PR Acceptance Rate 53% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $8,637 Median Starting Salary $45,886
#20 #20 Best College for Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/Esl Language Instructor in the U.S. Eastern Washington University Cheney, WA Overall, Eastern Washington University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 890–1,100 Est. Net Price * $12,827 Median Starting Salary $50,052
#21 #21 Best College for Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/Esl Language Instructor in the U.S. Inter American University of Puerto Rico-San German San German, PR Acceptance Rate 40% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $8,991 Median Starting Salary $45,829
#22 #22 Best College for Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/Esl Language Instructor in the U.S. Emmaus Bible College Dubuque, IA Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,010–1,280 Est. Net Price * $15,521 Median Starting Salary $50,863
#23 #23 Best College for Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/Esl Language Instructor in the U.S. Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH Ohio State University-Main Campus is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 53% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,340–1,450 Est. Net Price * $19,582 Median Starting Salary $49,483
#24 #24 Best College for Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/Esl Language Instructor in the U.S. Our Lady of the Lake University San Antonio, TX Our Lady of the Lake University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 880–1,100 Est. Net Price * $19,100 Median Starting Salary $49,663
#25 #25 Best College for Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/Esl Language Instructor in the U.S. Columbia International University Columbia, SC Columbia International University is a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 48% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 950–1,210 Est. Net Price * $19,911 Median Starting Salary $53,562
#26 #26 Best College for Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/Esl Language Instructor in the U.S. Goshen College Goshen, IN Goshen College is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Est. Net Price * $19,267 Median Starting Salary $52,052
#27 #27 Best College for Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/Esl Language Instructor in the U.S. Bluffton University Bluffton, OH Overall, Bluffton University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 850–1,010 Est. Net Price * $21,247 Median Starting Salary $54,047
#28 #28 Best College for Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/Esl Language Instructor in the U.S. Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo Arecibo, PR Acceptance Rate 33% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $8,794 Median Starting Salary $45,379
#29 #29 Best College for Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/Esl Language Instructor in the U.S. Molloy College Rockville Centre, NY Molloy College is a somewhat selective school. The school receives about 5,410 applications every admission... Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,100–1,310 Est. Net Price * $27,243 Median Starting Salary $52,602
#30 #30 Best College for Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/Esl Language Instructor in the U.S. Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Guayama Guayama, PR Acceptance Rate 47% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $8,860 Median Starting Salary $44,346
#31 #31 Best College for Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/Esl Language Instructor in the U.S. Multnomah University Portland, OR Generally, Multnomah University is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 53% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 990–1,260 Est. Net Price * $27,695 Median Starting Salary $51,021
#32 #32 Best College for Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/Esl Language Instructor in the U.S. Bethel University Saint Paul, MN In general, Bethel University is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,040–1,310 Est. Net Price * $29,915 Median Starting Salary $54,273
#33 #33 Best College for Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/Esl Language Instructor in the U.S. Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo Fajardo, PR Acceptance Rate 45% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $8,929 Median Starting Salary $45,929
#34 #34 Best College for Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/Esl Language Instructor in the U.S. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez Mayaguez, PR Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 770–1,020 Est. Net Price * $8,521 Median Starting Salary $45,599
#35 #35 Best College for Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/Esl Language Instructor in the U.S. Niagara University Niagara University, NY Niagara University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,050–1,250 Est. Net Price * $18,165 Median Starting Salary $53,706
#36 #36 Best College for Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/Esl Language Instructor in the U.S. Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Barranquitas Barranquitas, PR Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $7,696 Median Starting Salary $43,585
#37 #37 Best College for Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/Esl Language Instructor in the U.S. Hawaii Pacific University Honolulu, HI Hawaii Pacific University is a non selective school. They receive roughly 13,000 applications each year. Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,060–1,260 Est. Net Price * $30,501 Median Starting Salary $49,579
#38 #38 Best College for Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/Esl Language Instructor in the U.S. Roberts Wesleyan University Rochester, NY Roberts Wesleyan University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,160–1,350 Est. Net Price * $23,341 Median Starting Salary $51,813
#39 #39 Best College for Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/Esl Language Instructor in the U.S. Oklahoma Christian University Edmond, OK In general, Oklahoma Christian University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,020–1,270 Est. Net Price * $20,237 Median Starting Salary $54,070
#40 #40 Best College for Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/Esl Language Instructor in the U.S. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce Ponce, PR Overall, Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 790–1,070 Est. Net Price * $10,283 Median Starting Salary $45,992
#41 #41 Best College for Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/Esl Language Instructor in the U.S. Salisbury University Salisbury, MD In general, Salisbury University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,180–1,320 Est. Net Price * $19,756 Median Starting Salary $55,337
#42 #42 Best College for Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/Esl Language Instructor in the U.S. Concordia University-Saint Paul Saint Paul, MN Generally, Concordia University-Saint Paul is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,110–1,310 Est. Net Price * $17,776 Median Starting Salary $51,159
#43 #43 Best College for Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/Esl Language Instructor in the U.S. Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI Eastern Michigan University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 940–1,190 Est. Net Price * $15,826 Median Starting Salary $49,886
#44 #44 Best College for Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/Esl Language Instructor in the U.S. University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras San Juan, PR Overall, the University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 52% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,030–1,300 Est. Net Price * $9,119 Median Starting Salary $47,128
#45 #45 Best College for Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/Esl Language Instructor in the U.S. Winona State University Winona, MN Generally, Winona State University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,010–1,220 Est. Net Price * $18,187 Median Starting Salary $55,572
#46 #46 Best College for Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/Esl Language Instructor in the U.S. Minnesota State University Moorhead Moorhead, MN Generally, Minnesota State University Moorhead is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 980–1,190 Est. Net Price * $17,939 Median Starting Salary $53,802
#47 #47 Best College for Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/Esl Language Instructor in the U.S. Augsburg University Minneapolis, MN Augsburg University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 940–1,190 Est. Net Price * $25,409 Median Starting Salary $49,641
#48 #48 Best College for Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/Esl Language Instructor in the U.S. Southwest Minnesota State University Marshall, MN Southwest Minnesota State University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 930–1,140 Est. Net Price * $15,004 Median Starting Salary $53,117
#49 #49 Best College for Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/Esl Language Instructor in the U.S. University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Oshkosh, WI the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 930–1,140 Est. Net Price * $12,827 Median Starting Salary $53,988
#50 #50 Best College for Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/Esl Language Instructor in the U.S. Hobe Sound Bible College Hobe Sound, FL Hobe Sound Bible College is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 840–1,200 Est. Net Price * $4,388 Median Starting Salary $49,542
#51 #51 Best College for Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/Esl Language Instructor in the U.S. Great Northern University Spokane, WA Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $27,410 Median Starting Salary $0
#52 #52 Best College for Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/Esl Language Instructor in the U.S. American University of Puerto Rico Bayamon, PR Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $10,159 Median Starting Salary $45,268
#53 #53 Best College for Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/Esl Language Instructor in the U.S. American University of Puerto Rico Manati, PR Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $7,761 Median Starting Salary $45,766
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About Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/Esl Language Instructor

A program that focuses on the principles and practice of teaching English to students who are not proficient in English or who do not speak, read or write English, and that may prepare individuals to function as teachers and administrators in such programs.

While Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/Esl Language Instructor has degrees up to the Post masters certificate, most students earn a Masters degree. Students study Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/Esl Language Instructor all over the country, though the major at the Bachelors degree level has the most graduates in Hawaii. The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/Esl Language Instructor is $37,307.

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The highest paying jobs for Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/Esl Language Instructor majors include Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education, Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education and Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education. However, another thing to consider is how many job openings there currently is. Careers that are in high need that a degree in Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/Esl Language Instructor can prepare you for are Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education, Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education and Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/Esl Language Instructor majors.

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Student Demographics

Total Students

330

Female Students

276 (83%)

Male Students

54 (16%)

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Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/Esl Language Instructor

#1 Best College for Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/Esl Language Instructor in the U.S.

73%

31

990–1,210

$13,639

$48,438

#2 Best College for Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/Esl Language Instructor in the U.S.

95%

15

1,040–1,250

$15,782

$54,351

#3 Best College for Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/Esl Language Instructor in the U.S.

84%

12

970–1,210

$13,427

$54,439

#4 Best College for Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/Esl Language Instructor in the U.S.

60%

11

1,100–1,250

$18,304

$55,826

#5 Best College for Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/Esl Language Instructor in the U.S.

91%

7

1,010–1,220

$23,067

$56,783

#6 Best College for Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/Esl Language Instructor in the U.S.

34%

24

1,020–1,240

$15,835

$49,285

#7 Best College for Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/Esl Language Instructor in the U.S.

69%

24

1,050–1,200

$6,434

$45,817

#8 Best College for Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/Esl Language Instructor in the U.S.

87%

5

1,030–1,220

$21,755

$49,027

#9 Best College for Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/Esl Language Instructor in the U.S.

78%

5

1,010–1,230

$22,360

$50,110

#10 Best College for Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/Esl Language Instructor in the U.S.

87%

29

1,010–1,230

$12,664

$48,431

#11 Best College for Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/Esl Language Instructor in the U.S.

99%

50

1,060–1,290

$29,913

$48,276

#12 Best College for Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/Esl Language Instructor in the U.S.

97%

4

1,020–1,220

$21,415

$52,119

#13 Best College for Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/Esl Language Instructor in the U.S.

47%

7

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$9,551

$46,151

#14 Best College for Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/Esl Language Instructor in the U.S.