TESOL at Augusta University

Augusta, GA · Public · Certificate · Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language

Augusta University accepts 89% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, with a mid-sized student body of 5,282 in Augusta, GA.

Program Analysis

At $36,305 per year, TESOL graduates from Augusta University earn slightly above the $32,776 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

Every dollar of tuition returns an estimated 50.2x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI TESOL programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in TESOL's career paths, with 31% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 9% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $23,058 represents roughly 8 months of the $36,305 starting salary — a manageable burden by trade school standards.

This program is one of 4 schools offering TESOL in our dataset — a specialized trade with limited comparison points.

65 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
62
Low End
65
Score
66
High End
Earnings $36,305/yr (11% vs median)
AI-Proof Moderate (69% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (279,900 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$416K
3.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
51.2x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
6 of 6
Occupations with strong AI resilience

Projected 10-Year Earnings

Based on actual graduate salary data and Bureau of Labor Statistics growth projections.

Program Tuition (In-State)
$8,122
Out-of-state: $23,500
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,058
7.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for TESOL graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education $64,580 -1.6% 67%
Middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education $62,970 -2.0% 65%
Elementary school teachers, except special education $62,340 -2.0% 69%
Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education
$64,580
-1.6% growth 67% AI-proof
Middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education
$62,970
-2.0% growth 65% AI-proof
Elementary school teachers, except special education
$62,340
-2.0% growth 69% AI-proof

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TESOL Career Guide

See the full career breakdown for TESOL — job titles, salary ranges, and growth projections for graduates from Augusta University and 3 other schools.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for TESOL at Augusta University?
At 65/100, Augusta University's TESOL program delivers middling returns. School cost and personal fit become important decision factors.
How vulnerable is TESOL to AI automation?
AI exposure of 31% is a real factor. For Augusta University specifically, the gap between optimistic ($416,196) and pessimistic ($379,830) decade earnings reflects that uncertainty.
Why does Augusta University rank so high for TESOL?
Among 4 TESOL programs, Augusta University's #1 position reflects consistently above-average results across earnings, ROI, and employment probability.
Is there demand for TESOL workers?
The career paths mapped to TESOL have roughly 279,900 combined annual openings nationally, making this a very large job market. Demand is driven by enrollment growth and teacher shortage dynamics.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →