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Major · Education

Bilingual and Multilingual Education

A program that focuses on the design and provision of teaching and other educational services to bilingual/bicultural children or adults, and/or the design and implementation of educational programs having the goal of producing bilingual/bicultural individuals. Includes preparation to serve as teachers and administrators in bilingual/bicultural education programs.

Schools offering
29
Annual completions
83
Typical degree level
Bachelor's
Median earnings (5yr)
$61k

About this major

A program that focuses on the design and provision of teaching and other educational services to bilingual/bicultural children or adults, and/or the design and implementation of educational programs having the goal of producing bilingual/bicultural individuals. Includes preparation to serve as teachers and administrators in bilingual/bicultural education programs.

Section 3 · Careers

Where this major leads

Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.

Occupation Median wage Job growth Typical education
Elementary school teachers, except special education $62k -2.0% Bachelor's degree
Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education $65k -1.6% Bachelor's degree
Middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education $63k -2.0% Bachelor's degree
Preschool teachers, except special education $37k +4.1% Associate's degree
Teachers and instructors, all other $65k -0.1% Bachelor's degree
Kindergarten teachers, except special education $61k -1.6% Bachelor's degree
Education teachers, postsecondary $72k +2.1% Doctoral or professional degree
Adult basic education, adult secondary education, and english as a second language instructors $60k -13.7% Bachelor's degree
Section 4 · Earnings

Earnings at a glance

Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.

Median 5-year earnings

$61k

Section 6 · Where to study

Top colleges for Bilingual and Multilingual Education

Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.

College Location Assoc. Bach. Total
CUNY City College New York, NY 0 25 25
Nevada State University Henderson, NV 0 17 17
SUNY Old Westbury Old Westbury, NY 0 13 13
Texas Wesleyan University Fort Worth, TX 0 9 9
Western Washington University Bellingham, WA 0 4 4
Salish Kootenai College Pablo, MT 0 4 4
Boise State University Boise, ID 0 3 3
Dine College Tsaile, AZ 0 2 2
Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL 0 2 2
Boston University Boston, MA 0 1 1
Section 9 · Frequently asked

Common questions

What can I do with a Bilingual and Multilingual Education degree?
Graduates commonly pursue careers such as Elementary school teachers, except special education, Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education, Middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education.
Is a Bilingual and Multilingual Education associate's enough, or do I need a bachelor's?
This major is typically offered only at the bachelor's level.
How many colleges offer Bilingual and Multilingual Education?
29 colleges offered this major in the most recent IPEDS year, graduating about 83 students a year combined.