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2027 Best Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

32 Colleges in the United States
1,003 Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor Degrees Awarded
$60,090 Avg Early-Career Salary

Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor programs.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 32 schools to find the best for teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor students.

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Best Schools for Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor in the Middle Atlantic Region

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor

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New York University
New York, NY

No school ranked higher than New York University this year for teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor. Located in the city of New York, New York University is a very large private not-for-profit university. New York University graduates 88% of students within six years. New York University awarded about 67 teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor degree from New York University earn around $64,516 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $21,897 to complete this degree. See the full teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor program report for New York University

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University Of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

University Of Pennsylvania is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor, landing the #2 spot this year. University Of Pennsylvania is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia. About 96% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 67 teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor students who graduated with this degree at University Of Pennsylvania in the most recent data year. Graduates of the teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor program make about $99,682 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,155. Read more about the teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor program at University Of Pennsylvania

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A rank of #3 makes Suny At Binghamton one of the top schools for teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor. Set in the suburb of Vestal, Suny At Binghamton is a very large public institution. Suny At Binghamton graduates 82% of students within six years. About 21 teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor degrees were awarded at Suny At Binghamton in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor degree recipients from Suny At Binghamton generally make around $51,766. Suny At Binghamton graduates carry a median of $20,691 in student loans. More information about a degree in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor from Suny At Binghamton

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A rank of #4 makes Fordham University one of the top schools for teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor. Fordham University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Bronx. Fordham University graduates 82% of students within six years. About 36 teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor degrees were awarded at Fordham University in the most recent year. Students who receive their teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor degree from Fordham University earn around $59,403 in the first couple years of their career. Fordham University graduates carry a median of $25,643 in student loans. Read more about the teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor program at Fordham University

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University Of Delaware is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor, landing the #5 spot this year. University Of Delaware is a very large public school located in the suburb of Newark. Roughly 82% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Delaware awarded about 33 teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor program make about $54,155 in their early career. University Of Delaware graduates carry a median of $24,861 in student loans. Read more about the teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor program at University Of Delaware

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Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ

Rider University earned the #6 position for teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor this year. Rider University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Lawrenceville. Roughly 61% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 21 teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor students who graduated with this degree at Rider University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor degree from Rider University earn around $48,601 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,241. See the full teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor program report for Rider University

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Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Stony Brook University earned the #7 position for teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor this year. Located in the suburb of Stony Brook, Stony Brook University is a very large public university. Roughly 76% of students complete a degree within six years here. Stony Brook University awarded about 26 teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor degrees in the most recent data year. Teaching English As A Second Or Foreign Language/esl Language Instructor graduates of Stony Brook University earn a median of $63,269 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $20,537. Read more about the teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor program at Stony Brook University

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Cuny City College
New York, NY

Cuny City College landed the #8 spot for teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor this year. Set in the city of New York, Cuny City College is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 57%. About 47 teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor degrees were awarded at Cuny City College in the most recent year. Teaching English As A Second Or Foreign Language/esl Language Instructor graduates of Cuny City College earn a median of $77,140 early in their careers. Cuny City College graduates carry a median of $13,389 in student loans. Get the full teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor details for Cuny City College

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Adelphi University
Garden City, NY

Adelphi University came in at #9 for teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor this year. Located in the suburb of Garden City, Adelphi University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. About 67% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 17 teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor students who graduated with this degree at Adelphi University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor degree from Adelphi University earn around $51,037 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,487. See the full teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor program report for Adelphi University

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Cuny Hunter College
New York, NY

Cuny Hunter College came in at #10 for teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor this year. Located in the city of New York, Cuny Hunter College is a very large public university. Cuny Hunter College graduates 57% of students within six years. About 46 teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor degrees were awarded at Cuny Hunter College in the most recent year. Graduates of the teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor program make about $77,537 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $11,091 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor from Cuny Hunter College

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Cuny Queens College ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor schools. This large public university is located in the city of Queens. The six-year graduation rate is 53%. There were roughly 83 teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor students who graduated with this degree at Cuny Queens College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor program make about $62,511 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $12,157. See the full teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor program report for Cuny Queens College

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Siena College
Loudonville, NY

Siena College ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor schools. Located in the suburb of Loudonville, Siena College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Siena College graduates 75% of students within six years. Siena College awarded about 11 teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor degree recipients from Siena College generally make around $44,535. Students borrow a median of $26,656 to complete this degree. See the full teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor program report for Siena College

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Touro College
New York, NY

Touro College landed the #13 spot for teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor this year. Located in the city of New York, Touro College is a large private not-for-profit university. About 76% of students finish within six years. Touro College awarded about 48 teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor degree recipients from Touro College generally make around $76,615. Touro College graduates carry a median of $20,285 in student loans. More information about a degree in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor from Touro College

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Pace University New York ranked #14 on our 2027 list of the best teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor schools. Pace University New York is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. Roughly 60% of students complete a degree within six years here. Pace University New York awarded about 20 teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor degree recipients from Pace University New York generally make around $59,662. Typical student debt for the program is $25,656. Read more about the teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor program at Pace University New York

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St Johns University New York came in at #15 for teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor this year. St Johns University New York is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Queens. The six-year graduation rate is 66%. St Johns University New York awarded about 26 teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor degree from St Johns University New York earn around $78,026 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,521. Read more about the teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor program at St Johns University New York

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University Of Rochester came in at #16 for teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Rochester. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. About 11 teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor degrees were awarded at University Of Rochester in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor degree recipients from University Of Rochester generally make around $60,865. Typical student debt for the program is $21,517. Read more about the teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor program at University Of Rochester

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The College Of New Jersey placed #17 among the best teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor schools. This large public university is located in the suburb of Ewing. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. About 24 teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor degrees were awarded at The College Of New Jersey in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor degree recipients from The College Of New Jersey generally make around $56,617. The College Of New Jersey graduates carry a median of $24,429 in student loans. See the full teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor program report for The College Of New Jersey

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Mcdaniel College
Westminster, MD

Mcdaniel College came in at #18 for teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Westminster. About 63% of students finish within six years. Mcdaniel College awarded about 24 teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor program make about $54,904 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $23,247 to complete this degree. Get the full teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor details for Mcdaniel College

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Suny College At Cortland placed #19 among the best teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor schools. Located in the town of Cortland, Suny College At Cortland is a moderately-sized public university. About 68% of students finish within six years. About 41 teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor degrees were awarded at Suny College At Cortland in the most recent year. Teaching English As A Second Or Foreign Language/esl Language Instructor graduates of Suny College At Cortland earn a median of $38,709 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,369. Get the full teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor details for Suny College At Cortland

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Molloy College
Rockville Centre, NY

Molloy College came in at #20 for teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor this year. Molloy College is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Rockville Centre. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. There were roughly 16 teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor students who graduated with this degree at Molloy College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor program make about $66,960 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,420. More information about a degree in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor from Molloy College

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University Of Maryland Baltimore County placed #21 among the best teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor schools. Set in the suburb of Baltimore, University Of Maryland Baltimore County is a large public institution. About 69% of students finish within six years. About 31 teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor degrees were awarded at University Of Maryland Baltimore County in the most recent year. Teaching English As A Second Or Foreign Language/esl Language Instructor graduates of University Of Maryland Baltimore County earn a median of $57,529 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $21,331. Get the full teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor details for University Of Maryland Baltimore County

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Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Wilkes University came in at #22 for teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Wilkes-Barre. Roughly 63% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 19 teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor degrees were awarded at Wilkes University in the most recent year. Students who receive their teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor degree from Wilkes University earn around $62,713 in the first couple years of their career. Wilkes University graduates carry a median of $26,601 in student loans. Read more about the teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor program at Wilkes University

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Mercy College
Dobbs Ferry, NY

Mercy College earned the #23 position for teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Dobbs Ferry. Roughly 45% of students complete a degree within six years here. Mercy College awarded about 25 teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor degree from Mercy College earn around $67,880 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $28,304 to complete this degree. Get the full teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor details for Mercy College

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Teachers College At Columbia University ranked #24 on our 2027 list of the best teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor schools. Located in the city of New York, Teachers College At Columbia University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. There were roughly 27 teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor students who graduated with this degree at Teachers College At Columbia University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor degree from Teachers College At Columbia University earn around $60,606 in the first couple years of their career. Get the full teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor details for Teachers College At Columbia University

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Cuny College Of Staten Island earned the #25 position for teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor this year. Cuny College Of Staten Island is a large public school located in the city of Staten Island. Cuny College Of Staten Island graduates 46% of students within six years. About 17 teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor degrees were awarded at Cuny College Of Staten Island in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor degree recipients from Cuny College Of Staten Island generally make around $77,066. Students borrow a median of $14,688 to complete this degree. Get the full teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor details for Cuny College Of Staten Island

Rest of the Top 32 Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor Schools

These schools rounded out the top of this year’s teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor ranking:

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Eastern University
Saint Davids, PA
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Suny At Fredonia
Fredonia, NY
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Boricua College
New York, NY

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 32 schools evaluated.

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