2026 Best Teaching French Foreign Language Schools
Looking for the best Teaching French Foreign Language programs programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 455 colleges by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To arm you with the information you need, Teaching Degree Search analyzed schools to produce this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Teaching French Foreign Language Schools in the United States
Explore the leading schools below:
Teachers College At Columbia University tops our 2026 ranking of the best Teaching French Foreign Language programs schools in the United States. Set in New York, NY, Teachers College At Columbia University is a private not-for-profit institution. See the full Teachers College At Columbia University profile
You'll be in good company at Western Washington University, which ranked #2 this year. Located in Bellingham, WA, Western Washington University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 65%. In-state tuition and fees average $9,582, with out-of-state students paying around $28,707. The median Teaching French Foreign Language program debt is $15,000. More on Western Washington University
You'll be in good company at University Of Northern Iowa, which ranked #3 this year. This public school is set in Cedar Falls, IA. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $9,936, with out-of-state students paying around $21,712. Graduates carry a median of $26,250 in student loans. Get the full University Of Northern Iowa report
The strong Teaching French Foreign Language programs at College Of Lake County earned it the #4 place in the United States. Set in Grayslake, IL, College Of Lake County is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,788, while out-of-state students pay about $14,400. Students borrow a median of $9,785 to complete their Teaching French Foreign Language program here. Read the full report on College Of Lake County
The strong Teaching French Foreign Language programs at University Of Virginia Main Campus earned it the #5 place in the United States. This public school is set in Charlottesville, VA. University Of Virginia Main Campus graduates 96% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $23,118 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $61,591. Students borrow a median of $18,627 to complete their Teaching French Foreign Language program here. More on University Of Virginia Main Campus
The College Of New Jersey placed #6 among Teaching French Foreign Language schools in the United States. The College Of New Jersey is a public school based in Ewing, NJ. The College Of New Jersey graduates 86% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $19,632 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $25,752. The median Teaching French Foreign Language program debt is $24,429. Read more about The College Of New Jersey
University Of Pennsylvania came in at #7 in this year's ranking. Based in Philadelphia, PA, University Of Pennsylvania is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $68,686. Typical Teaching French Foreign Language student debt is $16,155. Get the full University Of Pennsylvania report
Olivet Nazarene University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching French Foreign Language schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Bourbonnais, IL. Olivet Nazarene University graduates 61% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $38,900. Graduates carry a median of $26,797 in student loans. Read more about Olivet Nazarene University
George Washington University did well this year, earning the #9 position. Set in Washington, DC, George Washington University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $67,710. George Washington University Teaching French Foreign Language students take on a median of $22,910 in debt. See the full George Washington University profile
New York University did well this year, earning the #10 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in New York, NY. New York University posts a six-year graduation rate of 88%. Students from in state pay about $62,796 in tuition and fees. The median Teaching French Foreign Language program debt is $21,897. Read the full report on New York University
George Mason University did well this year, earning the #11 position. Based in Fairfax, VA, George Mason University is a public institution. George Mason University posts a six-year graduation rate of 68%. In-state tuition and fees run about $14,220, compared with $38,688 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,529 to complete their Teaching French Foreign Language program here. More on George Mason University
Washington State University placed #12 among Teaching French Foreign Language schools in the United States. Washington State University is a public school based in Pullman, WA. Washington State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 60%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,391, with out-of-state students paying around $29,950. Graduates carry a median of $21,903 in student loans. More on Washington State University
University Of St Francis landed the #13 spot in the United States this year. University Of St Francis is a private not-for-profit school based in Joliet, IL. Roughly 67% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $38,110. The median Teaching French Foreign Language program debt is $25,695. Get the full University Of St Francis report
Valley City State University placed #14 among Teaching French Foreign Language schools in the United States. Located in Valley City, ND, Valley City State University is a public institution. About 53% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $8,580, while out-of-state students pay about $13,544. Valley City State University Teaching French Foreign Language students take on a median of $25,074 in debt. Get the full Valley City State University report
College Of William And Mary ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching French Foreign Language schools. Located in Williamsburg, VA, College Of William And Mary is a public institution. College Of William And Mary posts a six-year graduation rate of 89%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $25,734, while out-of-state students pay about $51,038. Students borrow a median of $18,935 to complete their Teaching French Foreign Language program here. See the full College Of William And Mary profile
Seattle University landed the #16 spot in the United States this year. Set in Seattle, WA, Seattle University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 76% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $56,721 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $22,289 in student loans. Get the full Seattle University report
University Of Washington Seattle Campus landed the #17 spot in the United States this year. Located in Seattle, WA, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a public institution. University Of Washington Seattle Campus posts a six-year graduation rate of 85%. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,973, compared with $43,209 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $16,481 to complete their Teaching French Foreign Language program here. Get the full University Of Washington Seattle Campus report
Midland University placed #18 among Teaching French Foreign Language schools in the United States. Midland University is a private not-for-profit school based in Fremont, NE. The six-year graduation rate is 42%. Students from in state pay about $42,050 in tuition and fees. Midland University Teaching French Foreign Language students take on a median of $27,536 in debt. More on Midland University
Minnesota State University Mankato ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching French Foreign Language schools. Located in Mankato, MN, Minnesota State University Mankato is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. Students from in state pay about $9,572 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $18,942. Minnesota State University Mankato Teaching French Foreign Language students take on a median of $25,260 in debt. Read the full report on Minnesota State University Mankato
Rowan University placed #20 among Teaching French Foreign Language schools in the United States. Rowan University is a public school based in Glassboro, NJ. Rowan University posts a six-year graduation rate of 67%. In-state tuition and fees run about $16,574, with out-of-state students paying around $26,932. Graduates carry a median of $24,488 in student loans. See the full Rowan University profile
Bank Street College Of Education landed the #21 spot in the United States this year. Set in New York, NY, Bank Street College Of Education is a private not-for-profit institution. More on Bank Street College Of Education
Vanderbilt University came in at #22 in this year's ranking. Based in Nashville, TN, Vanderbilt University is a private not-for-profit institution. Vanderbilt University graduates 94% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $67,498. Typical Teaching French Foreign Language student debt is $13,975. Get the full Vanderbilt University report
University Of Delaware placed #23 among Teaching French Foreign Language schools in the United States. This public school is set in Newark, DE. The six-year graduation rate is 82%. In-state tuition and fees average $16,810, compared with $41,400 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $24,861 to complete their Teaching French Foreign Language program here. Get the full University Of Delaware report
Wilkes University did well this year, earning the #24 position. Wilkes University is a private not-for-profit school based in Wilkes-Barre, PA. Wilkes University graduates 63% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $43,496. The median Teaching French Foreign Language program debt is $26,601. Read more about Wilkes University
University Of Kansas ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching French Foreign Language schools. Based in Lawrence, KS, University Of Kansas is a public institution. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $12,102 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $30,432. University Of Kansas Teaching French Foreign Language students take on a median of $23,608 in debt. Get the full University Of Kansas report
Rest of the Top 50 Best Teaching French Foreign Language Schools in the United States
These schools also placed among the very best this year:
Molloy College did well this year, earning the #26 position. Molloy College is a private not-for-profit school based in Rockville Centre, NY. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $39,790. Students borrow a median of $27,420 to complete their Teaching French Foreign Language program here. See the full Molloy College profile
Syracuse University did well this year, earning the #27 position. Based in Syracuse, NY, Syracuse University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $65,528. The median Teaching French Foreign Language program debt is $26,130. Get the full Syracuse University report
Messiah College did well this year, earning the #28 position. Messiah College is a private not-for-profit school based in Mechanicsburg, PA. Messiah College graduates 75% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $42,240. Messiah College Teaching French Foreign Language students take on a median of $26,500 in debt. See the full Messiah College profile
Gonzaga University placed #29 among Teaching French Foreign Language schools in the United States. Located in Spokane, WA, Gonzaga University is a private not-for-profit institution. Gonzaga University posts a six-year graduation rate of 86%. In-state tuition and fees average $55,480. Students borrow a median of $25,188 to complete their Teaching French Foreign Language program here. Read the full report on Gonzaga University
Lehigh University did well this year, earning the #30 position. Based in Bethlehem, PA, Lehigh University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 88%. In-state tuition and fees average $64,980. Typical Teaching French Foreign Language student debt is $23,008. More on Lehigh University
Salisbury University came in at #31 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Salisbury, MD. Salisbury University posts a six-year graduation rate of 68%. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,084, compared with $22,174 for out-of-state students. Salisbury University Teaching French Foreign Language students take on a median of $23,545 in debt. Read the full report on Salisbury University
University Of Minnesota Twin Cities placed #32 among Teaching French Foreign Language schools in the United States. Based in Minneapolis, MN, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a public institution. About 85% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $17,214, while out-of-state students pay about $38,362. Students borrow a median of $19,000 to complete their Teaching French Foreign Language program here. Get the full University Of Minnesota Twin Cities report
University Of Maryland Baltimore County came in at #33 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Baltimore, MD. The six-year graduation rate is 69%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,256, with out-of-state students paying around $31,225. Typical Teaching French Foreign Language student debt is $21,331. More on University Of Maryland Baltimore County
St Johns University New York placed #34 among Teaching French Foreign Language schools in the United States. Located in Queens, NY, St Johns University New York is a private not-for-profit institution. About 66% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $53,529 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $25,521 to complete their Teaching French Foreign Language program here. Read more about St Johns University New York
University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign placed #35 among Teaching French Foreign Language schools in the United States. Based in Champaign, IL, University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. Students from in state pay about $18,267 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $40,096. Students borrow a median of $20,778 to complete their Teaching French Foreign Language program here. More on University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign
Huntington University landed the #36 spot in the United States this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Huntington, IN. Huntington University graduates 64% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $31,870. Graduates carry a median of $28,332 in student loans. Read the full report on Huntington University
University Of Arkansas did well this year, earning the #37 position. University Of Arkansas is a public school based in Fayetteville, AR. University Of Arkansas graduates 70% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,104, with out-of-state students paying around $29,966. Students borrow a median of $24,019 to complete their Teaching French Foreign Language program here. See the full University Of Arkansas profile
Rider University did well this year, earning the #38 position. Set in Lawrenceville, NJ, Rider University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 61% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $41,120. Students borrow a median of $26,241 to complete their Teaching French Foreign Language program here. Get the full Rider University report
University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire ranked #39 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching French Foreign Language schools. Set in Eau Claire, WI, University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire is a public institution. University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire graduates 65% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $9,642 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $19,228. University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire Teaching French Foreign Language students take on a median of $22,574 in debt. See the full University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire profile
University Of Missouri Columbia ranked #40 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching French Foreign Language schools. Located in Columbia, MO, University Of Missouri Columbia is a public institution. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $14,837 in tuition and fees, compared with $36,056 for out-of-state students. University Of Missouri Columbia Teaching French Foreign Language students take on a median of $21,818 in debt. Get the full University Of Missouri Columbia report
Northwest University landed the #41 spot in the United States this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Kirkland, WA. Northwest University posts a six-year graduation rate of 68%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $36,035. Students borrow a median of $22,439 to complete their Teaching French Foreign Language program here. Get the full Northwest University report
Winona State University ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching French Foreign Language schools. Winona State University is a public school based in Winona, MN. Roughly 56% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,576, compared with $17,308 for out-of-state students. Winona State University Teaching French Foreign Language students take on a median of $24,551 in debt. See the full Winona State University profile
University Of Nebraska Lincoln ranked #43 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching French Foreign Language schools. Based in Lincoln, NE, University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a public institution. University Of Nebraska Lincoln graduates 67% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,434, compared with $28,584 for out-of-state students. University Of Nebraska Lincoln Teaching French Foreign Language students take on a median of $22,386 in debt. Read more about University Of Nebraska Lincoln
University Of Southern California came in at #44 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Los Angeles, CA. Roughly 92% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $71,647. Typical Teaching French Foreign Language student debt is $15,625. See the full University Of Southern California profile
Bethel University Minnesota landed the #45 spot in the United States this year. Located in Saint Paul, MN, Bethel University Minnesota is a private not-for-profit institution. Bethel University Minnesota posts a six-year graduation rate of 71%. In-state tuition and fees run about $44,226. Graduates carry a median of $25,639 in student loans. See the full Bethel University Minnesota profile
Carthage College landed the #46 spot in the United States this year. Based in Kenosha, WI, Carthage College is a private not-for-profit institution. Carthage College posts a six-year graduation rate of 64%. Students from in state pay about $38,750 in tuition and fees. The median Teaching French Foreign Language program debt is $25,708. Read more about Carthage College
University Of Wisconsin Madison did well this year, earning the #47 position. This public school is set in Madison, WI. The six-year graduation rate is 90%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,603, compared with $42,103 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $21,813 in student loans. See the full University Of Wisconsin Madison profile
Cuny City College did well this year, earning the #48 position. Cuny City College is a public school based in New York, NY. Cuny City College graduates 57% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $7,340 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $15,290. Students borrow a median of $13,389 to complete their Teaching French Foreign Language program here. Read the full report on Cuny City College
Brigham Young University Provo placed #49 among Teaching French Foreign Language schools in the United States. Brigham Young University Provo is a private not-for-profit school based in Provo, UT. Brigham Young University Provo graduates 81% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $6,688. Brigham Young University Provo Teaching French Foreign Language students take on a median of $12,184 in debt. Get the full Brigham Young University Provo report
Western Governors University came in at #50 in this year's ranking. Set in Salt Lake City, UT, Western Governors University is a private not-for-profit institution. Western Governors University posts a six-year graduation rate of 46%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,658. Typical Teaching French Foreign Language student debt is $23,277. More on Western Governors University
Best Teaching French Foreign Language Schools by Degree Level
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled by Teaching Degree Search (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 455 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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