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CIP 16.1701 · CLASSIFICATION 2020

English as a Second Language.

A program that focuses on the development of proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English for those for whom English is not their mother tongue. Includes instruction in the use of basic communication skills to develop and transmit ideas and thoughts in English as well as specialized programs that focus on the development of proficiency in English sufficient to meet specific occupational or academic demands. Note: These programs are for academic credit towards a postsecondary credential. For second language programs that are not for academic credit towards a postsecondary credential, see 32.0109.

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These institutions reported at least one first-major completion in this field in the connected reporting years ending 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020. This shows historical award activity, not a complete list of available programs or an assurance that a course is accepting applications.

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Sources: NCES CIP 2020 classification and C2023_A.zip, C2024_A.zip, C2025_A.zip, C2020_A.zip, C2021_A.zip, C2022_A.zip, C2024_A.zip.

Connected English as a Second Language award observations

Each row describes one ending year and award level for CIP 16.1701. Institution counts overlap across levels and years. Award counts are historical first-major awards, not unique people, available places, programme quality or a graduation rate.

Year endingAward levelReporting institutionsPositive awards
2025Certificate 1–2 years3220
2025Master degree28
2025Certificate 12 weeks to under 1 year5302
2024Certificate 1–2 years275
2024Postbaccalaureate certificate11
2024Master degree26
2024Certificate under 12 weeks13
2024Certificate 12 weeks to under 1 year4145
2023Certificate 1–2 years114
2023Postbaccalaureate certificate12
2023Master degree314
2023Certificate under 12 weeks111
2023Certificate 12 weeks to under 1 year5241
2022Certificate 1–2 years112
2022Master degree324
2022Certificate 12 weeks to under 1 year5198
2021Certificate 1–2 years14
2021Master degree319
2021Certificate 12 weeks to under 1 year485
2020Certificate 1–2 years121
2020Master degree323
2020Certificate 12 weeks to under 1 year419

A year ending 2025 describes July 2024–June 2025. Do not add different years to estimate an entering class or current enrolment. Follow an institution's field link below to inspect the exact records.

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CIP 16.1701 is a reporting classification. The official definition above explains its scope, while a university may use a different programme title. Related fields in classification family 16 can involve different curricula and award levels.

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A positive award observation establishes historical activity in this classification. It does not confirm a current application opening, professional recognition, a specific delivery format or career outcome.

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Institutions with reported graduates

17 institutions

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