by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 8 U.S. colleges awarded 544 degrees and certificates in Bilingual, Multilingual, & Multicultural Education. Graduates earn a median $61,964 one year after completing, rising to $70,226 after four years.
A major in Bilingual, Multilingual, & Multicultural Education covers Bilingual, Multilingual, And Multicultural Education, Other. Any Instructional Program In Bilingual, Multilingual, And Multicultural Education Not Listed Above.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings. Data as of: July 2026.
In the U.S., bilingual, multilingual, & multicultural education draws strong interest, with 544 degrees awarded annually. 8 colleges award bilingual, multilingual, & multicultural education degrees, an average of 68 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 472.
All 544 of the awards are master’s degrees, the only level colleges reported.
Women earned 87% of bilingual, multilingual, & multicultural education degrees and certificates in the latest year (473 of 544). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (361) and Hispanic or Latino (109), and international students earned 10.
O*NET rates Speaking the most important skill for jobs related to bilingual, multilingual, & multicultural education, at 4.5 out of 5. The key knowledge areas are English Language, Education and Training and Psychology. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Speech Clarity and Written Comprehension.
Top skills, rated 0–5:
Top knowledge areas, rated 0–5:
How long a bilingual, multilingual, & multicultural education degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 544 |
Doctoral degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to bilingual, multilingual, & multicultural education, at 77.9%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Doctoral degree | 77.9% |
| Master’s degree | 10.8% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 6.0% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 1.5% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 1.5% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 1.5% |
| Some college courses | 0.4% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 0.4% |
| Post-doctoral training | 0.1% |
Source: O*NET Online.
2 occupations are related to Bilingual, Multilingual, & Multicultural Education, with an average median salary of $80,482; the strongest outlook belongs to Education Teachers, Postsecondary, at 2.4% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Instructor, Adult Basic Education Instructor, Faculty Member and Educational Teaching Instructor.
That occupation also has the most projected jobs of any related to bilingual, multilingual, & multicultural education, at 1,441,246.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,441,246 | 2.4% |
| Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors | 217,050 | 0.9% |
Bilingual, Multilingual, & Multicultural Education graduates earn a median $61,964 one year after completing their program, $70,226 after four years and $70,273 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $61,964 |
| 4 years | $70,226 |
| 5 years | $70,273 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The same occupation is also the highest-paying one related to bilingual, multilingual, & multicultural education, with a median salary of $98,329.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors | $62,634 |
Bilingual, Multilingual, & Multicultural Education has 3 similar majors in the Education field, which together award 1,321 degrees a year; the largest are Bilingual and Multilingual Education (797), Multicultural Education (480) and Indian/Native American Education (44). Browse all Education majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bilingual and Multilingual Education | 797 |
| Multicultural Education | 480 |
| Indian/Native American Education | 44 |
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