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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 Southwest Region (With Aid)

11 Ranked Colleges
284 Degrees Awarded
$18,500 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor Schools for a Master's in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Value Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

In 2019-2020, 5,707 people earned their degree in teaching English as a second or foreign language/ESL language instructor, making the major the 182nd most popular in the United States.

Across the Southwest region, there were 438 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 284 teaching English as a second or foreign language/ESL language instructor graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,078 and $37,227 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking, we looked at 11 colleges that offer 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.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the teaching English as a second or foreign language/ESL language instructor program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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The teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we’ve developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of “Best Value Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid”.

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

Top 12 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor in the Southwest Region (With Aid)

#1

Sam Houston State University

Huntsville, Texas
#4 in overall quality

Out of the 11 schools in the Best Value Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, Sam Houston State University landed the #1 spot on the list. Sam Houston State University is a public institution located in Huntsville, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 21 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region master’s degree teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor students with aid list, SHSU has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at SHSU are $15,704.

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#6 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Texas at San Antonio. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid list. This large school is located in San Antonio, Texas, and it awarded 17 masters’s teaching English as a second or foreign language degrees in 2019-2020.

UTSA also made our “Best Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #6. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at San Antonio are $25,807, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#8 in overall quality

Out of the 11 schools in the Best Value Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, Arizona State University - Skysong landed the #2 spot on the list. Arizona State University - Skysong is a large school located in Scottsdale, Arizona that handed out 20 masters’s teaching English as a second or foreign language degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at ASU - Skysong, the school also landed the #8 spot in our “Best Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Arizona State University - Skysong are $6,724.

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Out of the 11 schools in the Best Value Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Texas landed the #3 spot on the list. University of North Texas is located in Denton, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1 masters’s teaching English as a second or foreign language degrees to qualified students.

UNT did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #0 on our “Best Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Texas are $15,618, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#4

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona
#1 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Arizona. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid. University of Arizona is a large school located in Tucson, Arizona that handed out 11 masters’s teaching English as a second or foreign language degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Arizona not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 on our “Best Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Arizona are $33,399, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#5 in overall quality

Out of the 11 schools in the Best Value Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, Arizona State University - Tempe landed the #5 spot on the list. Arizona State University - Tempe is a large public school situated in Tempe, Arizona. It awarded 14 masters’s teaching English as a second or foreign language degrees in 2019-2020.

ASU - Tempe did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our “Best Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at ASU - Tempe are $27,048, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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With a ranking of #6, The University of Texas at Arlington 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 Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid list. UT Arlington is a public institution located in Arlington, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 1 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Arlington also made our “Best Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #0. Average graduate tuition and fees at UT Arlington are $23,376, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#7

Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, Arizona
#3 in overall quality

Northern Arizona University came in at #7 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 Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Northern Arizona University is a large public school situated in Flagstaff, Arizona. It awarded 10 masters’s teaching English as a second or foreign language degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at NAU, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at NAU are $19,489.

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#10 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, University of Central Oklahoma 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 Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Edmond, Oklahoma, this fairly large public school awarded 12 degrees to qualified masters’s teaching English as a second or foreign language students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region master’s degree teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor students with aid list, UCO has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UCO are $17,913, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#9

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, Arizona
#2 in overall quality

Grand Canyon University 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 Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #9. Grand Canyon University is located in Phoenix, Arizona and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 167 masters’s teaching English as a second or foreign language degrees to qualified students.

Grand Canyon University 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 Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Grand Canyon University are $11,436, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#10

Oral Roberts University

Tulsa, Oklahoma
#7 in overall quality

Oral Roberts University 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 Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #10. Tulsa, Oklahoma 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 3 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at ORU, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at ORU are $12,282.

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#11

Oklahoma City University

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
#9 in overall quality

With a ranking of #11, Oklahoma City 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 Southwest Region For Those Getting Aid list. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 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 7 students in 2019-2020.

OCU also took the #9 spot in our “Best Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Oklahoma City University are $13,410, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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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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  • *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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