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2026 Best Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor Schools in the Far Western Region

6 Colleges in the United States
587 Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor Degrees Awarded
$47,789 Avg Early-Career Salary

Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 52 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor in the Far Western Region

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor

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Oregon State University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor. Oregon State University is a very large public school located in the city of Corvallis. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. Oregon State University awarded about 72 teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor degree recipients from Oregon State University generally make around $51,000. Students borrow a median of $24,043 to complete this degree. Read more about the teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor program at Oregon State University

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California State University Los Angeles came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor schools. Set in the city of Los Angeles, California State University Los Angeles is a very large public institution. About 53% of students finish within six years. About 13 teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor degrees were awarded at California State University Los Angeles in the most recent year. Students who receive their teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor degree from California State University Los Angeles earn around $48,403 in the first couple years of their career. California State University Los Angeles graduates carry a median of $14,430 in student loans. See the full teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor program report for California State University Los Angeles

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Alliant International University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of San Diego, Alliant International University is a moderately-sized private for-profit university. There were roughly 97 teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor students who graduated with this degree at Alliant International University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor program make about $64,580 in their early career. Alliant International University graduates carry a median of $21,234 in student loans. Read more about the teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor program at Alliant International University

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A rank of #4 makes California State University San Bernardino one of the top schools for teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor. This very large public university is located in the city of San Bernardino. California State University San Bernardino graduates 55% of students within six years. California State University San Bernardino awarded about 26 teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor degree from California State University San Bernardino earn around $42,421 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $15,149. Read more about the teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor program at California State University San Bernardino

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A rank of #5 makes Eastern Washington University one of the top schools for teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor. This large public university is located in the town of Cheney. The six-year graduation rate is 44%. There were roughly 48 teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor students who graduated with this degree at Eastern Washington University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor program make about $47,144 in their early career. Eastern Washington University graduates carry a median of $21,754 in student loans. More information about a degree in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor from Eastern Washington University

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University Of Southern California came in at #6 for teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor this year. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Los Angeles. University Of Southern California graduates 92% of students within six years. University Of Southern California awarded about 50 teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor degree recipients from University Of Southern California generally make around $22,489. Typical student debt for the program is $15,625. More information about a degree in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor from University Of Southern California

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University Of Nevada Las Vegas placed #7 among the best teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor schools. Set in the city of Las Vegas, University Of Nevada Las Vegas is a very large public institution. University Of Nevada Las Vegas graduates 50% of students within six years. About 111 teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor degrees were awarded at University Of Nevada Las Vegas in the most recent year. Students who receive their teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor degree from University Of Nevada Las Vegas earn around $50,039 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,181. More information about a degree in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor from University Of Nevada Las Vegas

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University Of Hawaii At Manoa landed the #8 spot for teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Honolulu. About 64% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 39 teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor students who graduated with this degree at University Of Hawaii At Manoa in the most recent data year. Graduates of the teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor program make about $48,181 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $17,750 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor from University Of Hawaii At Manoa

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Western Oregon University came in at #9 for teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor this year. Located in the town of Monmouth, Western Oregon University is a moderately-sized public university. About 47% of students finish within six years. About 32 teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor degrees were awarded at Western Oregon University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor degree recipients from Western Oregon University generally make around $39,436. Students borrow a median of $24,166 to complete this degree. Get the full teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor details for Western Oregon University

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City University Of Seattle landed the #10 spot for teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor this year. Set in the city of Seattle, City University Of Seattle is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. There were roughly 12 teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor students who graduated with this degree at City University Of Seattle in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor degree recipients from City University Of Seattle generally make around $76,698. Typical student debt for the program is $18,000. Read more about the teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor program at City University Of Seattle

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Brigham Young University Hawaii earned the #11 position for teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Laie. Brigham Young University Hawaii graduates 50% of students within six years. About 27 teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor degrees were awarded at Brigham Young University Hawaii in the most recent year. Teaching English As A Second Or Foreign Language/esl Language Instructor graduates of Brigham Young University Hawaii earn a median of $41,461 early in their careers. More information about a degree in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor from Brigham Young University Hawaii

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Biola University
La Mirada, CA

Biola University came in at #12 for teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor this year. Located in the suburb of La Mirada, Biola University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. Biola University awarded about 13 teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor degrees in the most recent data year. Teaching English As A Second Or Foreign Language/esl Language Instructor graduates of Biola University earn a median of $45,003 early in their careers. Biola University graduates carry a median of $25,308 in student loans. Read more about the teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor program at Biola University

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Azusa Pacific University earned the #13 position for teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor this year. Azusa Pacific University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Azusa. Azusa Pacific University graduates 62% of students within six years. There were roughly 18 teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor students who graduated with this degree at Azusa Pacific University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor program make about $44,473 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,709. See the full teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor program report for Azusa Pacific University

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Portland State University came in at #14 for teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor this year. Located in the city of Portland, Portland State University is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 53%. About 29 teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor degrees were awarded at Portland State University in the most recent year. Students who receive their teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor degree from Portland State University earn around $47,717 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $26,475 to complete this degree. Get the full teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor details for Portland State University

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 52 schools evaluated.

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