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
- 28
- Annual completions
- 89
- Typical degree level
- Associate's + 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.
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 |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$61k
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 | 24 | 24 |
| SUNY Old Westbury | Old Westbury, NY | 0 | 12 | 12 |
| Boise State University | Boise, ID | 0 | 10 | 10 |
| Western Washington University | Bellingham, WA | 0 | 7 | 7 |
| Texas Wesleyan University | Fort Worth, TX | 0 | 7 | 7 |
| Nevada State University | Henderson, NV | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| Salish Kootenai College | Pablo, MT | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| Loyola University Chicago | Chicago, IL | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Houston Christian University | Houston, TX | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Dine College | Tsaile, AZ | 0 | 3 | 3 |
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