# Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language (bachelor's degree)

CIP 13.14. Page: https://educationguide.com/degrees/teaching-english-or-french-as-a-second-or-foreign-language

## Earnings
- Graduates 4 years after finishing: median $44,270 across 5 colleges (middle half $39,768–$46,899); median federal debt $26,250
- All workers ages 25-34 with a bachelor's in Language And Drama Education: median $48,881 (all bachelor's $62,049; high school $35,638; Census ACS 2020-2024)

## Jobs graduates hold (ages 25-34)
| Job | Share | U.S. median wage | Growth 2025-35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary School Teachers | 26% | $70,930 | -0.2% |
| Elementary And Middle School Teachers | 24% | $64,170 | -0.4% |
| Special Education Teachers | 2% | $67,170 | -0.1% |
| Preschool And Kindergarten Teachers | 2% | $43,780 | 3.7% |
| Teaching Assistants | 1% | $37,010 | 0% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 1% | $44,770 | -5.3% |
| Other Teachers And Instructors | 1% | not reported | — |
| Other Managers | 1% | not reported | — |

## By state
| State | Graduates 4 yrs (colleges) | Ages 25-34 (respondents) |
|---|---|---|
| TX | — | $55,839 (109) |

## Top colleges by graduate earnings (published states)
1. Liberty University (VA): $46,899

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#degrees

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