Best institutions to study Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education
Any instructional program in bilingual, multilingual, and multicultural Education not listed above.
8 U.S. institutions graduated 544 Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education students in 2024–25 (IPEDS). It is CIP 13.0299, a specialization of Bilingual (CIP 13.02), and leads most directly to the Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors occupation (BLS SOC 25-3011).
About Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education programs
Any instructional program in bilingual, multilingual, and multicultural Education not listed above.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP 2020).
The Bilingual program focuses on bilingual, multilingual, and multicultural education, providing students with the skills necessary to teach diverse populations. This program is designed for individuals interested in enhancing their teaching capabilities in multilingual settings, equipping them to address the educational needs of students from various linguistic backgrounds.
Students in the Bilingual program develop core skills such as reading comprehension, active listening, and critical thinking. Coursework emphasizes knowledge in English language, education and training, and effective teaching strategies to adapt to students' varying needs.
Credentials awarded
What Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education graduates earned in 2024–25, by award level (IPEDS completions).
- Master's degree323 graduates / yr · 3 institutions59%
- Postbaccalaureate certificate200 graduates / yr · 5 institutions37%
- Award of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year21 graduates / yr · 1 institution3.9%
Graduates over time
Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education completions reported to IPEDS each year, all award levels combined.
| Year | Graduates |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 106 |
| 2013 | 152 |
| 2014 | 280 |
| 2015 | 59 |
| 2016 | 325 |
| 2017 | 435 |
| 2018 | 166 |
| 2019 | 246 |
| 2020 | 171 |
| 2021 | 212 |
| 2022 | 240 |
| 2023 | 212 |
| 2024 | 326 |
| 2025 | 544 |
Top 8 institutions for Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education, ranked by graduates
Graduates (IPEDS completions), 2024–25. Award levels show which credentials each institution confers in this specialization.
| # | Institution | Graduates / yr | Grad rate | Net price | Field earnings* (1 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | American College of Education Indianapolis, INPrivate for-profitMaster'sPost-degree cert. | 472 | — | — | — |
| 2 | Touro University New York, NYPrivate not-for-profitPost-degree cert. | 28 | 72% | $27,110 | — |
| 3 | Grand Valley State University Allendale, MIPublicAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year | 21 | 67% | — | — |
| 4 | Portland State University Portland, ORPublicMaster's | 11 | 53% | — | — |
| 5 | Appalachian State University Boone, NCPublicPost-degree cert. | 8 | 75% | — | — |
| 6 | University of North Carolina Wilmington Wilmington, NCPublicPost-degree cert. | 2 | 71% | — | — |
| 7 | Fort Lewis College Durango, COPublicPost-degree cert. | 1 | 36% | — | — |
| 8 | Texas Wesleyan University Fort Worth, TXPrivate not-for-profitMaster's | 1 | 32% | $21,036 | $56,738 |
* Median earnings 1 year after graduation for the broader Bilingual field (CIP 13.02) at these institutions; College Scorecard does not publish earnings at the 6-digit level.
Offered in 7 states
Where Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education graduates come from. Each state links to all Bilingual programs offered there.
| State | Institutions | Graduates / yr | Top institution by graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 1 | 472 | American College of Education472 / yr |
| New York | 1 | 28 | Touro University28 / yr |
| Michigan | 1 | 21 | Grand Valley State University21 / yr |
| Oregon | 1 | 11 | Portland State University11 / yr |
| North Carolina | 2 | 10 | Appalachian State University8 / yr |
| Colorado | 1 | 1 | Fort Lewis College1 / yr |
| Texas | 1 | 1 | Texas Wesleyan University1 / yr |
Careers & outlook
The payoff after graduation: occupation 25-3011, Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors, and its national outlook.
Graduates of the Bilingual program can pursue careers as Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors, with a median wage of $59,950. However, the job outlook indicates a decline of 13.7%, with approximately 3,900 annual openings, typically requiring at least a Bachelor's degree.
Top-paying metros
Career pathways for CIP 13.0299
The occupations the NCES crosswalk maps this 6-digit code to, with BLS pay and 10-year outlook.
| Occupation | US median pay | Growth | Openings / yr | Typical entry education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructorsprimary SOC 25-3011 | $61,540 | -13.7% Decline | ~3,900 | Bachelor's degree |
Education Teachers, Postsecondary SOC 25-1081 | $75,350 | +2.1% About as fast as average | ~5,600 | Doctoral or professional degree |
Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
- Education
- Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
- Experience
- A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.
- Training
- Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.
Related careers
Skills & knowledge in Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education programs
From the U.S. Dept. of Labor for the occupation this specialization most leads to.
Skills you'll build
Knowledge areas
Abilities that matter most
Day-to-day work activities
What graduates do on the job
- Observe and evaluate students' work to determine progress and make suggestions for improvement.
- Observe students to determine qualifications, limitations, abilities, interests, and other individual characteristics.
- Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
- Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs, abilities, and interests.
- Prepare students for further education by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
- Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
Tools and technology used
Other Bilingual specializations
The 3 other 6-digit CIP codes under Bilingual (CIP 13.02).
Common questions
What degrees are offered in the Bilingual program?+
The program offers a Master's degree, a Postbaccalaureate certificate, and an award of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year.
How many colleges in the U.S. offer this program?+
There are 8 colleges in the U.S. offering the Bilingual program.
What skills will I learn in this program?+
You will learn skills such as reading comprehension, active listening, critical thinking, and effective teaching strategies.
What is the job outlook for careers in this field?+
The job outlook shows a decline of 13.7%, with around 3,900 annual openings.
What is the CIP code for Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education?+
Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education is CIP 13.0299 in the NCES Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP 2020), a 6-digit specialization within Bilingual (CIP 13.02). NCES defines it as: Any instructional program in bilingual, multilingual, and multicultural Education not listed above.
How many institutions offer Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education programs?+
8 U.S. institutions reported Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education graduates in IPEDS 2024–25, across 7 states, awarding 544 credentials in the year. That is 29.2% of all Bilingual graduates.
How much do Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education graduates earn?+
Earnings are not published at the 6-digit CIP level by any federal source. The Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors occupation, which Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education most directly leads to, pays a median of $61,540 a year nationally (BLS OEWS May 2025), and graduates of the broader Bilingual field report median earnings of $56,738 one year after graduation (College Scorecard).
About the data on this page
Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.
Program definitions are from the NCES Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP 2020). Skills, knowledge, abilities, work activities, tools, and job zones are from the O*NET database by the U.S. Department of Labor, used under the CC BY 4.0 license.
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