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2026 Best Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor Schools in New York

13 Colleges in the United States
726 Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor Degrees Awarded
$61,346 Avg Early-Career Salary

Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 48 schools to find the best for teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor students.

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Best Schools for Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor in New York

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor education in New York.

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

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New York University
New York, NY

New York University tops our 2026 ranking of the best teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor schools. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of New York. New York University graduates 88% of students within six years. About 98 teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor degrees were awarded at New York University in the most recent year. Graduates of the teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor program make about $64,516 in their early career. New York University graduates carry a median of $21,897 in student loans. Read more about the teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor program at New York University

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Suny At Binghamton is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor, ranking #2. Set in the suburb of Vestal, Suny At Binghamton is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 82%. Suny At Binghamton awarded about 20 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 Suny At Binghamton earn around $51,766 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,691. More information about a degree in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor from Suny At Binghamton

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Fordham University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor, ranking #3. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Bronx. About 82% of students finish within six years. About 22 teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor degrees were awarded at Fordham University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor degree recipients from Fordham University generally make around $59,403. Fordham University graduates carry a median of $25,643 in student loans. See the full teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor program report for Fordham University

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Adelphi University
Garden City, NY

Students looking for a strong teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor program will find one at Adelphi University, which ranked #4. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Garden City. The six-year graduation rate is 67%. Adelphi University awarded about 33 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 Adelphi University earn a median of $51,037 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,487. More information about a degree in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor from Adelphi University

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Cuny City College
New York, NY

Cuny City College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the city of New York, Cuny City College is a large public institution. About 57% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 45 teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor students who graduated with this degree at Cuny City College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor degree from Cuny City College earn around $77,140 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $13,389 to complete this degree. Get the full teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor details for Cuny City College

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State University Of New York At New Paltz ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of New Paltz. State University Of New York At New Paltz graduates 72% of students within six years. State University Of New York At New Paltz awarded about 17 teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor program make about $79,209 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,530. More information about a degree in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor from State University Of New York At New Paltz

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Cuny Hunter College
New York, NY

Cuny Hunter College earned the #7 position for teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor this year. Cuny Hunter College is a very large public school located in the city of New York. Roughly 57% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 72 teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor degrees were awarded at Cuny Hunter College in the most recent year. Graduates of the teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor program make about $77,537 in their early career. Cuny Hunter College graduates carry a median of $11,091 in student loans. More information about a degree in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor from Cuny Hunter College

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Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Stony Brook University earned the #8 position for teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor this year. Set in the suburb of Stony Brook, Stony Brook University is a very large public institution. Roughly 76% of students complete a degree within six years here. Stony Brook University awarded about 27 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 Stony Brook University earn around $63,269 in the first couple years of their career. Stony Brook University graduates carry a median of $20,537 in student loans. More information about a degree in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor from Stony Brook University

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St Johns University New York ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor schools. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Queens. St Johns University New York graduates 66% of students within six years. St Johns University New York awarded about 42 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 St Johns University New York earn around $78,026 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,521. More information about a degree in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor from St Johns University New York

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Cuny Queens College placed #10 among the best teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor schools. Set in the city of Queens, Cuny Queens College is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 53%. About 63 teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor degrees were awarded at Cuny Queens College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor degree recipients from Cuny Queens College generally make around $62,511. Students borrow a median of $12,157 to complete this degree. Read more about the teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor program at Cuny Queens College

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Touro College
New York, NY

Touro College placed #11 among the best teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor schools. Located in the city of New York, Touro College is a large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 76% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 56 teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor degrees were awarded at Touro College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor degree recipients from Touro College generally make around $76,615. Typical student debt for the program is $20,285. More information about a degree in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor from Touro College

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Pace University New York came in at #12 for teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of New York. The six-year graduation rate is 60%. About 15 teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor degrees were awarded at Pace University New York in the most recent year. Students who receive their teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor degree from Pace University New York earn around $59,662 in the first couple years of their career. Pace University New York graduates carry a median of $25,670 in student loans. Read more about the teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor program at Pace University New York

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University Of Rochester came in at #13 for teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor this year. Located in the city of Rochester, University Of Rochester is a large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Rochester awarded about 14 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 Rochester generally make around $60,865. Typical student debt for the program is $21,517. Read more about the teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor program at University Of Rochester

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Cuny Lehman College landed the #14 spot for teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor this year. This large public university is located in the city of Bronx. About 51% of students finish within six years. Cuny Lehman College awarded about 18 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 Cuny Lehman College earn around $78,802 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,213. Get the full teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor details for Cuny Lehman College

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Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Hofstra University landed the #15 spot for teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor this year. Located in the suburb of Hempstead, Hofstra University is a large private not-for-profit university. About 68% of students finish within six years. Hofstra University awarded about 10 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 Hofstra University earn a median of $55,705 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $24,848 to complete this degree. Get the full teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor details for Hofstra University

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Mercy College
Dobbs Ferry, NY

Mercy College came in at #16 for teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor this year. Mercy College is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Dobbs Ferry. Mercy College graduates 45% of students within six years. Mercy College awarded about 37 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 Mercy College earn a median of $67,880 early in their careers. Mercy College graduates carry a median of $28,304 in student loans. See the full teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor program report for Mercy College

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Suny College At Cortland earned the #17 position for teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor this year. Set in the town of Cortland, Suny College At Cortland is a moderately-sized public institution. About 68% of students finish within six years. Suny College At Cortland awarded about 14 teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor program make about $38,709 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,369. More information about a degree in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor from Suny College At Cortland

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Teachers College At Columbia University ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor schools. Set in the city of New York, Teachers College At Columbia University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Teachers College At Columbia University awarded about 17 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 Teachers College At Columbia University earn a median of $60,606 early in their careers. See the full teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor program report for Teachers College At Columbia University

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Saint Josephs College New York landed the #19 spot for teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor this year. Located in the city of Brooklyn, Saint Josephs College New York is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Saint Josephs College New York graduates 69% of students within six years. There were roughly 10 teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor students who graduated with this degree at Saint Josephs College New York in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor degree recipients from Saint Josephs College New York generally make around $49,214. Typical student debt for the program is $25,485. Get the full teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor details for Saint Josephs College New York

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College Of Mount Saint Vincent came in at #20 for teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Bronx. Roughly 57% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 14 teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor students who graduated with this degree at College Of Mount Saint Vincent in the most recent data year. Graduates of the teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor program make about $58,239 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,385. Read more about the teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor program at College Of Mount Saint Vincent

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Suny College At Brockport ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor schools. Suny College At Brockport is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Brockport. The six-year graduation rate is 55%. There were roughly 43 teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor students who graduated with this degree at Suny College At Brockport in the most recent data year. Students who receive their teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor degree from Suny College At Brockport earn around $39,724 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $24,757 to complete this degree. Read more about the teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor program at Suny College At Brockport

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Suny At Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

Suny At Fredonia placed #22 among the best teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor schools. Set in the town of Fredonia, Suny At Fredonia is a mid-sized public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 50%. About 20 teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor degrees were awarded at Suny At Fredonia in the most recent year. Graduates of the teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor program make about $34,764 in their early career. Suny At Fredonia graduates carry a median of $25,806 in student loans. See the full teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor program report for Suny At Fredonia

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Boricua College
New York, NY

Boricua College landed the #23 spot for teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor this year. Set in the city of New York, Boricua College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 33% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 19 teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor students who graduated with this degree at Boricua College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor degree from Boricua College earn around $65,755 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $10,492. Read more about the teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor program at Boricua College

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 48 schools evaluated.

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