by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 8 U.S. colleges awarded 39 degrees and certificates in Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language, Other. Graduates earn a median $61,547 one year after completing, rising to $66,575 after four years.
A degree in Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language, Other explores Teaching English Or French As A Second Or Foreign Language, Other. Any Program In Teaching English Or French As A Second Or Foreign Language 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., teaching english or french as a second or foreign language, other draws strong interest, with 39 degrees awarded annually. 8 colleges award teaching english or french as a second or foreign language, other degrees, an average of 5 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 12.
All 39 of the awards are master’s degrees, the only level colleges reported.
Women earned 80% of teaching english or french as a second or foreign language, other degrees and certificates in the latest year (31 of 39). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (26) and Hispanic or Latino (2), and international students earned 9.
O*NET rates Instructing the most important skill for jobs related to teaching english or french as a second or foreign language, other, at 4.1 out of 5. The key knowledge areas are Education and Training, English Language and Psychology. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Speech Clarity and Oral Comprehension.
Top skills, rated 0–5:
Top knowledge areas, rated 0–5:
How long a teaching english or french as a second or foreign language, other degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 39 |
Bachelor’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to teaching english or french as a second or foreign language, other, at 57.9%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree | 57.9% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 11.2% |
| Master’s degree | 10.3% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 7.8% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 4.1% |
| Some college courses | 3.2% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 2.6% |
| Less than a high school diploma | 1.7% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 1.2% |
Source: O*NET Online.
6 occupations are related to Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language, Other, with an average median salary of $77,027; the strongest outlook belongs to Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education, at 6.4% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Teacher, Montessori Teacher, Educator and Art Teacher.
The occupation related to teaching english or french as a second or foreign language, other with the most projected jobs is Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education, at 1,457,958.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | 1,457,958 | 2.6% |
| Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | 1,058,186 | 6.4% |
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | 692,039 | -1.4% |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | 571,954 | 1.8% |
| Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors | 217,050 | 0.9% |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 84,106 | 4.9% |
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language, Other graduates earn a median $61,547 one year after completing their program, $66,575 after four years and $64,532 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $61,547 |
| 4 years | $66,575 |
| 5 years | $64,532 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The same occupation is also the highest-paying one related to teaching english or french as a second or foreign language, other, with a median salary of $99,352.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $99,352 |
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $83,105 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | $75,366 |
| Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | $63,776 |
| Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors | $62,634 |
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language, Other has 1 similar major in the Education field; the largest is Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor (5,444). Browse all Education majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor | 5,444 |
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