GraduateSmart
GraduateSmart
$68K/yr
Average Salary
4 years
Years of Education
-14%
Job Growth
Many
Total Jobs
Teach English as a second or foreign language to non-native speakers in the US or abroad. Strong demand in schools, language institutes, and online platforms worldwide.
$40K
Starting
$68K
Average
$96K
Senior
High School Diploma or GED
Foundation requirement for all pathways
Bachelor's Degree in TESOL / ESL Education
Typically 4 years
Start your career
Entry-level positions and internships
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Field
Education
Required Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Time in School
4 years
Job Demand
10-Year Job Growth
-14%
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Pay range
$40K–$96K
10th–90th percentile
Job growth
-14%
projected 2024–2034
Number of jobs
—
unavailable
Decline
Demand expected to decrease
Typical duties
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BLS 'Adult Basic and Secondary Education and ESL Teachers' (25-3011). Median $59,950. **-14% decline (2024-34)** reflects shifting public funding for adult ed.