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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor in the New England Region (With Aid)

15 Ranked Colleges
318 Degrees Awarded
$21,100 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor Schools for a Master's in the New England Region For Those Getting Aid

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking is part of that endeavor.

Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor is the 182nd most popular major in the country with 5,707 degrees awarded in 2019-2020.

Across the New England region, there were 396 teaching English as a second or foreign language/ESL language instructor graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 318 teaching English as a second or foreign language/ESL language instructor graduates with average earnings and debt of $58,606 and $42,101 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking analyzed 15 colleges that offered a degree in teaching English as a second or foreign language/ESL language instructor. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality teaching English as a second or foreign language/ESL language instructor programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the teaching English as a second or foreign language/ESL language instructor program at the school. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Getting Aid

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Getting Aid.

Top 16 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor in the New England Region (With Aid)

#1

Rhode Island College

Providence, Rhode Island
#4 in overall quality

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, Rhode Island College landed the #1 spot on the list. RIC is a medium-sized public school situated in Providence, Rhode Island. It awarded 18 masters’s teaching English as a second or foreign language degrees in 2019-2020.

RIC did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Rhode Island College are $16,884, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#9 in overall quality

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Southern Maine landed the #2 spot on the list. University of Southern Maine is a public institution located in Portland, Maine. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 15 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at University of Southern Maine, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Southern Maine are $22,308, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#3

University of Rhode Island

Kingston, Rhode Island
#11 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Rhode Island. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Getting Aid list. University of Rhode Island is a public institution located in Kingston, Rhode Island. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 22 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

URI also made our “Best Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list, coming in at #11. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Rhode Island are $29,082.

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#4

Framingham State University

Framingham, Massachusetts
#7 in overall quality

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, Framingham State University landed the #4 spot on the list. Framingham State is a small school located in Framingham, Massachusetts that handed out 52 masters’s teaching English as a second or foreign language degrees in 2019-2020.

Framingham State also took the #7 spot in our “Best Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Framingham State University are $17,280, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#5

Bridgewater State University

Bridgewater, Massachusetts
#5 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Bridgewater State University. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Getting Aid list. Bridgewater State is a fairly large school located in Bridgewater, Massachusetts that handed out 11 masters’s teaching English as a second or foreign language degrees in 2019-2020.

Bridgewater State also made our “Best Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list, coming in at #5. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Bridgewater State are $11,397.

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#6

Central Connecticut State University

New Britain, Connecticut
#10 in overall quality

Central Connecticut State University landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. CCSU is located in New Britain, Connecticut and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 8 masters’s teaching English as a second or foreign language degrees to qualified students.

CCSU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #10 on our “Best Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Central Connecticut State University are $26,072, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#7

Salem State University

Salem, Massachusetts
#6 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, Salem State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Getting Aid list. Salem State is a public institution located in Salem, Massachusetts. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 13 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Salem State also made our “Best Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list, coming in at #6. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Salem State University are $10,477.

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#8

University of Saint Joseph

West Hartford, Connecticut
#8 in overall quality

University of Saint Joseph came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. This small school is located in West Hartford, Connecticut, and it awarded 31 masters’s teaching English as a second or foreign language degrees in 2019-2020.

USJ not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Saint Joseph are $15,228.

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#9

Boston University

Boston, Massachusetts
#1 in overall quality

Boston University landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Boston U is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Boston, Massachusetts. It awarded 25 masters’s teaching English as a second or foreign language degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Boston U, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Boston University are $57,666.

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#10

Gordon College

Wenham, Massachusetts

Gordon College landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. This small school is located in Wenham, Massachusetts, and it awarded 5 masters’s teaching English as a second or foreign language degrees in 2019-2020.

Gordon College also took the #0 spot in our “Best Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Gordon College are $6,400, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#11

Saint Michael's College

Colchester, Vermont
#3 in overall quality

Saint Michael’s College ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Colchester, Vermont, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 22 degrees to qualified masters’s teaching English as a second or foreign language students in 2019-2020.

Saint Michael’s also made our “Best Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list, coming in at #3. Average graduate tuition and fees at Saint Michael’s College are $11,160, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#11

Cambridge College

Boston, Massachusetts
#13 in overall quality

Cambridge College did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #11. Boston, Massachusetts is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s teaching English as a second or foreign language degrees to 29 students in 2019-2020.

Cambridge College not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Cambridge College are $17,062, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#12

Merrimack College

North Andover, Massachusetts
#12 in overall quality

Merrimack College landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Located in North Andover, Massachusetts, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 21 diplomas to qualified masters’s teaching English as a second or foreign language students in 2019-2020.

Merrimack did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #12 on our “Best Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Merrimack College are $31,296, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#13

Lesley University

Cambridge, Massachusetts

Lesley University ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Getting Aid list. Cambridge, Massachusetts is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s teaching English as a second or foreign language degrees to 2 students in 2019-2020.

Lesley also made our “Best Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list, coming in at #0. Average graduate tuition and fees at Lesley are $19,050, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#14

Fairfield University

Fairfield, Connecticut
#2 in overall quality

Fairfield University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Fairfield University is located in Fairfield, Connecticut and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 10 masters’s teaching English as a second or foreign language degrees to qualified students.

Fairfield U also took the #2 spot in our “Best Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Fairfield University are $19,267.

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#15

Southern New Hampshire University

Manchester, New Hampshire
#14 in overall quality

Southern New Hampshire University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Southern New Hampshire University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Manchester, New Hampshire. The school has a large population, and it awarded 26 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

SNHU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #14 on our “Best Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Southern New Hampshire University are $18,810, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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Notes and References

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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