Teaching English as a Second Language degree programs

This field prepares you to teach English to students whose first language is something else, whether in a K-12 classroom as an ESL teacher, in adult education, or in language institutes at home and abroad. Coursework covers how people learn a second language, along with methods for building reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills and adapting lessons for learners at many levels. Graduates work with English learners in public schools, teach adult ESL classes, or take positions teaching English overseas. The ranking below covers accredited bachelor's programs, and each listing shows details such as cost and graduation rate so you can compare them.