Best ESL master's programs in California

ESL master’s graduates in California earn a weighted average salary of $38,020 3 years after graduation, placing them in the bottom 50% nationally.

Our esl graduate rankings cover 4 of the 9 programs available in California, accounting for 61% of total student graduates. We only include schools with sufficient earnings and/or debt data.

Cost of living is not considered when comparing states.

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#1 in California | #29 in English as a second language nationally

University of San Francisco

San Francisco, California

Economic score 1.21

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $41,342

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 1.1

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $47,314

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#2 in California | #30 in English as a second language nationally
Economic score 1.22

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $43,968

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 1.0

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $46,125

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#3 in California | #32 in English as a second language nationally

Azusa Pacific University

Azusa, California

Economic score 1.52

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $27,184

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 1.1

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $28,712

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#4 in California | #35 in English as a second language nationally

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California

Economic score 2.38

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $33,122

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 1.8

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $58,450

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

Biola University

La Mirada, California

Economic score N/A

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $47,260

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings N/A

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt N/A

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

How long does it take to pay down debt in english as a second language in California?

Years

1.3 years

The average debt accrued from a master's degree in english as a second language is covered by average graduate earnings in 1.3 years.

How much do graduates with a master's degree in english as a second language earn in California?

Salary

$38,020

The median master's degree in english as a second language graduate earns $38,020 3 years after graduating.

How much does a master's degree in english as a second language cost in California?

Net cost

$30,753

The average annual cost of a master's degree in english as a second language is $30,753. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.

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