Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language at Miami University-Oxford

Miami University-Oxford's Teaching English or French as a Second Foreign Language program graduates earn about $1,500 more than the national median for this field, but that modest advantage comes with a crucial caveat: we're looking at data from fewer than 30 graduates, making these numbers less reliable than typical program statistics. Still, at $38,002 in first-year earnings, graduates match the Ohio median exactly, suggesting this outcome isn't an outlier.

The debt picture is actually more favorable than it first appears. While $24,500 sits in the 77th percentile nationally (meaning most programs carry less debt), it's still notably lower than both the national median of $26,625 and Ohio's median of $26,922. That creates a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.64—manageable for education graduates, though teaching positions rarely offer rapid salary growth. The state context is worth noting: with only six Ohio schools offering this specialized program, your options for in-state alternatives are genuinely limited.

For families considering this path, understand you're looking at a typical starting salary for language education roles. The earnings aren't alarming, but they're not impressive either—exactly what you'd expect from public school teaching positions. If your student is committed to this career and values Miami's established reputation, the debt load won't be crushing. Just recognize the small sample size means next year's cohort could look quite different.