Bilingual, Multilingual, & Multicultural Education

Types of Degrees Bilingual, Multilingual, & Multicultural Education Majors Are Getting

The following table lists how many bilingual, multilingual, & multicultural education graduations there were for each degree level during the last year for which data was available.

Education Level	Number of Grads
Master’s Degree	110
Graduate Certificate	95

What Bilingual, Multilingual, & Multicultural Education Majors Need to Know

People with careers related to bilingual, multilingual, & multicultural education were asked what knowledge areas, skills, and abilities were important for their jobs. They weighted these areas on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the highest.

Knowledge Areas for Bilingual, Multilingual, & Multicultural Education Majors

Bilingual, Multilingual, & Multicultural Education majors often go into careers in which the following knowledge areas are important:

• English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
• Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Clerical - Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
• Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

Skills for Bilingual, Multilingual, & Multicultural Education Majors

When studying bilingual, multilingual, & multicultural education, you’ll learn many skills that will help you be successful in a wide range of jobs - even those that do not require a degree in the field. The following is a list of some of the most common skills needed for careers associated with this major:

• Instructing - Teaching others how to do something.
• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Learning Strategies - Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.

Abilities for Bilingual, Multilingual, & Multicultural Education Majors

As you progress with your bilingual, multilingual, & multicultural education degree, there are several abilities you should pick up that will help you in whatever related career you choose. These abilities include:

• Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Written Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
• Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Speech Clarity - The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.

Who Is Getting a Master’s Degree in Bilingual, Multilingual, & Multicultural Education?

The major attracts more women than men. About 78% of the recent graduates in this field are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

At the countrywide level, the racial-ethnic distribution of bilingual, multilingual, & multicultural education majors is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Grads
Asian	4
Black or African American	5
Hispanic or Latino	20
White	65
International Students	8
Other Races/Ethnicities	8

Geographic Diversity

Americans aren’t the only ones with an interest in Bilingual, Multilingual, & Multicultural Education. About 7.3% of those with this major are international students.

Amount of Education Required for Careers Related to Bilingual, Multilingual, & Multicultural Education

Some careers associated with bilingual, multilingual, & multicultural education require an advanced degree while some may not even require a bachelor’s. In general, the more advanced your degree the more career options will open up to you. However, there is significant time and money that needs to be invested into your education so weigh the pros and cons.

Find out what the typical degree level is for bilingual, multilingual, & multicultural education careers below.

Education Level	Percentage of Workers
High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED)	11.0%
Some College Courses	3.2%
Associate’s Degree (or other 2-year degree)	11.0%
Bachelor’s Degree	39.6%
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Baccalaureate degree but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees carrying the title of Master.	11.0%
Master’s Degree	19.2%
Post-Master’s Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Master’s degree but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees at the doctoral level.	1.9%

Online Bilingual, Multilingual, & Multicultural Education Programs

The following table lists the number of programs by degree level, along with how many schools offered online courses in the field.

Degree Level	Colleges Offering Programs	Colleges Offering Online Classes
Certificate (Less Than 1 Year)	0	0
Certificate (1-2 years)	0	0
Certificate (2-4 Years)	0	0
Associate’s Degree	1	0
Bachelor’s Degree	6	4
Post-Baccalaureate	0	0
Master’s Degree	3	1
Post-Master’s	1	0
Doctor’s Degree (Research)	0	0
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	0	0
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	0	0

Majors Related to Bilingual, Multilingual, & Multicultural Education

You may also be interested in one of the following majors related to bilingual, multilingual, & multicultural education.

Major	Number of Grads
Bilingual & Multilingual Education	1,025
Multicultural Education	382
Indian/Native American Education	35

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

• College Factual
• College Scorecard
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
• Usual Weekly Earnings of Wage and Salary Workers First Quarter 2020
• Image Credit: By DIAC images under License

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