# Kent State University at Kent: Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language (bachelor's)

Kent, OH. IPEDS 203517, CIP 13.14. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/kent-state-university-at-kent/majors/teaching-english-or-french-as-a-second-or-foreign-language

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: not reported
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $35,900 (U.S. median for this major: $44,270 across 5 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $29,345 (U.S. median $25,750)
- Rank in OH: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$8,370

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.29 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $35,900 minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OH (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $15,280 | $65,551 | more than 20 years |
| 30-48k | $15,718 | $67,430 | more than 20 years |
| 48-75k | $17,296 | $74,200 | more than 20 years |
| 75-110k | $23,685 | $101,609 | more than 20 years |
| 110k+ | $26,278 | $112,733 | more than 20 years |

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

## Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language at OH colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami University-Oxford | $44,270 | $24,500 | $28,384 | 80% |
| Kent State University at Kent | $35,900 | $29,345 | $20,787 | 64% |

## Careers
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (SOC 25-2021): median wage $78,560 Akron, OH, $77,370 OH, $63,970 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.4% by 2035
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $81,820 Akron, OH, $78,800 OH, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education (SOC 25-2012): median wage $66,240 Akron, OH, $72,570 OH, $62,680 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.3% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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