Best ESL master's programs in Illinois

Teaching English as a second language is a dynamic field that helps students and adults learn the phonetics, semantics, and pragmatics of English. Before enrolling in a graduate program check out the best ESL programs in the country. Read more about our ranking methodology here

Our ESL master’s rankings cover 6 of the 131 universities available, accounting for 7% of total student conferrals. Three years after completing their degree, graduates earn a weighted average salary of $51,411.

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#1 in Illinois | #4 in English as a second language nationally

Concordia University, Chicago

River Forest, Illinois

Economic score: 0.27

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.

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Earnings: $57,318

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduation.

EarningsPlus: + $2,458

EarningsPlus compares student earnings after college against a benchmark of all students with the same graduate degree, adjusting for the in-state / out-of-state composition of the student body.

Debt: $16,000

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

Debt to earnings: 0.28

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.

#2 in Illinois | #22 in English as a second language nationally
Economic score: 0.82

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.

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Earnings: $34,394

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduation.

EarningsPlus: - $1,230

EarningsPlus compares student earnings after college against a benchmark of all students with the same graduate degree, adjusting for the in-state / out-of-state composition of the student body.

Debt: $27,149

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

Debt to earnings: 0.79

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.

#3 in Illinois

Wheaton College

Wheaton, Illinois

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.

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Earnings: $21,846

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduation.

EarningsPlus: - $25,833

EarningsPlus compares student earnings after college against a benchmark of all students with the same graduate degree, adjusting for the in-state / out-of-state composition of the student body.

Debt: N/A

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

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.

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

Years

Under 6 months

The average debt accrued from a master's degree in english as a second language is covered by average graduate earnings in under 6 months.

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

Salary

$57,318

The median master's degree in english as a second language graduate earns $57,318 3 years after graduating.

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

Net cost

$17,430

The average annual cost of a master's degree in english as a second language is $17,430. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.