2026 Best Teaching French Foreign Language Bachelor’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best Teaching French Foreign Language bachelor’s degree programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 455 colleges by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
So you can compare your options, Teaching Degree Search evaluated 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 Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools:
University Of Northern Iowa earned the #1 spot in this year's ranking in the United States. This public school is set in Cedar Falls, IA. University Of Northern Iowa posts a six-year graduation rate of 68%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,936, while out-of-state students pay about $21,712. University Of Northern Iowa Teaching French Foreign Language students take on a median of $26,250 in debt. Get the full University Of Northern Iowa report
The strong Teaching French Foreign Language programs at Salisbury University earned it the #2 place in the United States. Based in Salisbury, MD, Salisbury University is a public institution. Salisbury University graduates 68% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,084, while out-of-state students pay about $22,174. Salisbury University Teaching French Foreign Language students take on a median of $23,545 in debt. See the full Salisbury University profile
You'll be in good company at Molloy College, which ranked #3 this year. Based in Rockville Centre, NY, Molloy College is a private not-for-profit institution. About 70% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $39,790. Graduates carry a median of $27,420 in student loans. Read more about Molloy College
The strong Teaching French Foreign Language programs at Winona State University earned it the #4 place in the United States. This public school is set in Winona, MN. Winona State University graduates 56% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,576, compared with $17,308 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $24,551 in student loans. Read the full report on Winona State University
Out of the 455 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Bethel University Minnesota landed the #5 spot. This private not-for-profit school is set in Saint Paul, MN. Bethel University Minnesota graduates 71% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $44,226. Graduates carry a median of $25,639 in student loans. See the full Bethel University Minnesota profile
University Of Wisconsin River Falls ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching French Foreign Language schools. University Of Wisconsin River Falls is a public school based in River Falls, WI. University Of Wisconsin River Falls posts a six-year graduation rate of 57%. Students from in state pay about $9,008 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $17,470. University Of Wisconsin River Falls Teaching French Foreign Language students take on a median of $24,245 in debt. Get the full University Of Wisconsin River Falls report
Southwest Minnesota State University placed #7 among Teaching French Foreign Language schools in the United States. Based in Marshall, MN, Southwest Minnesota State University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 44%. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,361. Students borrow a median of $27,016 to complete their Teaching French Foreign Language program here. Get the full Southwest Minnesota State University report
Augsburg College ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching French Foreign Language schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Minneapolis, MN. Augsburg College posts a six-year graduation rate of 52%. Students from in state pay about $45,452 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $26,319 in student loans. Get the full Augsburg College report
Suny College At Cortland did well this year, earning the #9 position. This public school is set in Cortland, NY. Suny College At Cortland graduates 68% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,874, compared with $18,784 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,369 to complete their Teaching French Foreign Language program here. More on Suny College At Cortland
Northwestern College Minnesota placed #10 among Teaching French Foreign Language schools in the United States. Set in Saint Paul, MN, Northwestern College Minnesota is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $37,920. Students borrow a median of $23,505 to complete their Teaching French Foreign Language program here. Get the full Northwestern College Minnesota report
Eastern Washington University landed the #11 spot in the United States this year. Eastern Washington University is a public school based in Cheney, WA. Roughly 44% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,586, while out-of-state students pay about $26,583. Typical Teaching French Foreign Language student debt is $21,754. Read the full report on Eastern Washington University
Minnesota State University Moorhead did well this year, earning the #12 position. This public school is set in Moorhead, MN. Minnesota State University Moorhead posts a six-year graduation rate of 57%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,428. Minnesota State University Moorhead Teaching French Foreign Language students take on a median of $24,447 in debt. Get the full Minnesota State University Moorhead report
University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching French Foreign Language schools. This public school is set in Oshkosh, WI. University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh graduates 54% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,532, compared with $16,446 for out-of-state students. University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh Teaching French Foreign Language students take on a median of $24,619 in debt. Read more about University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh
Indiana Wesleyan University ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching French Foreign Language schools. Based in Marion, IN, Indiana Wesleyan University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 66% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $32,352. The median Teaching French Foreign Language program debt is $31,454. More on Indiana Wesleyan University
Niagara University ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching French Foreign Language schools. Set in Niagara University, NY, Niagara University is a private not-for-profit institution. Niagara University graduates 74% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $39,345. The median Teaching French Foreign Language program debt is $26,208. See the full Niagara University profile
Oklahoma Christian University came in at #16 in this year's ranking. Based in Edmond, OK, Oklahoma Christian University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 56%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $27,180. Graduates carry a median of $24,721 in student loans. Read the full report on Oklahoma Christian University
Bluffton University came in at #17 in this year's ranking. Bluffton University is a private not-for-profit school based in Bluffton, OH. About 53% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $37,362. Graduates carry a median of $29,000 in student loans. See the full Bluffton University profile
Ohio State University Main Campus ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching French Foreign Language schools. Set in Columbus, OH, Ohio State University Main Campus is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 88%. In-state tuition and fees average $13,244, with out-of-state students paying around $40,022. Ohio State University Main Campus Teaching French Foreign Language students take on a median of $22,053 in debt. More on Ohio State University Main Campus
Doane College Crete placed #19 among Teaching French Foreign Language schools in the United States. Based in Crete, NE, Doane College Crete is a private not-for-profit institution. Doane College Crete posts a six-year graduation rate of 57%. In-state tuition and fees average $41,985. Students borrow a median of $28,802 to complete their Teaching French Foreign Language program here. Get the full Doane College Crete report
Cuny Queens College came in at #20 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Queens, NY. Cuny Queens College posts a six-year graduation rate of 53%. In-state tuition and fees average $7,538, compared with $15,488 for out-of-state students. Cuny Queens College Teaching French Foreign Language students take on a median of $12,157 in debt. Get the full Cuny Queens College report
Ashford University did well this year, earning the #21 position. This private for-profit school is set in San Diego, CA. About 10% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,960. Ashford University Teaching French Foreign Language students take on a median of $35,391 in debt. Read more about Ashford University
Concordia University Seward landed the #22 spot in the United States this year. Based in Seward, NE, Concordia University Seward is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 65%. Students from in state pay about $40,640 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $26,726 in student loans. Read the full report on Concordia University Seward
Union University placed #23 among Teaching French Foreign Language schools in the United States. Based in Jackson, TN, Union University is a private not-for-profit institution. Union University posts a six-year graduation rate of 66%. In-state tuition and fees run about $37,398. The median Teaching French Foreign Language program debt is $28,605. See the full Union University profile
The University Of Texas At San Antonio did well this year, earning the #24 position. The University Of Texas At San Antonio is a public school based in San Antonio, TX. Roughly 53% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,326, with out-of-state students paying around $22,249. Graduates carry a median of $23,312 in student loans. Read more about The University Of Texas At San Antonio
Eastern Michigan University came in at #25 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Ypsilanti, MI. Eastern Michigan University graduates 46% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $16,990. The median Teaching French Foreign Language program debt is $28,781. Read more about Eastern Michigan University
Rest of the Top 50 Best Teaching French Foreign Language Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
Not far behind, these schools also made the top of the list:
Concordia University Saint Paul landed the #26 spot in the United States this year. Located in Saint Paul, MN, Concordia University Saint Paul is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 45% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $25,600. Students borrow a median of $29,026 to complete their Teaching French Foreign Language program here. Get the full Concordia University Saint Paul report
Hawaii Pacific University ranked #27 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching French Foreign Language schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Honolulu, HI. Hawaii Pacific University graduates 35% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $34,392. Graduates carry a median of $25,385 in student loans. Read the full report on Hawaii Pacific University
Oral Roberts University did well this year, earning the #28 position. Based in Tulsa, OK, Oral Roberts University is a private not-for-profit institution. Oral Roberts University graduates 57% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $35,470 in tuition and fees. Typical Teaching French Foreign Language student debt is $28,022. Read the full report on Oral Roberts University
Our Lady Of The Lake University San Antonio landed the #29 spot in the United States this year. Set in San Antonio, TX, Our Lady Of The Lake University San Antonio is a private not-for-profit institution. About 46% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $32,106. The median Teaching French Foreign Language program debt is $26,759. See the full Our Lady Of The Lake University San Antonio profile
Lee University ranked #30 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching French Foreign Language schools. Lee University is a private not-for-profit school based in Cleveland, TN. About 63% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $23,790. The median Teaching French Foreign Language program debt is $26,422. Read more about Lee University
Suny College At Oswego came in at #31 in this year's ranking. Located in Oswego, NY, Suny College At Oswego is a public institution. Roughly 60% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $8,825, while out-of-state students pay about $18,735. Graduates carry a median of $25,163 in student loans. Get the full Suny College At Oswego report
Roberts Wesleyan College came in at #32 in this year's ranking. Located in Rochester, NY, Roberts Wesleyan College is a private not-for-profit institution. About 67% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $38,826 in tuition and fees. Roberts Wesleyan College Teaching French Foreign Language students take on a median of $28,034 in debt. Get the full Roberts Wesleyan College report
Liberty University ranked #33 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching French Foreign Language schools. Located in Lynchburg, VA, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 67% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $16,173. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete their Teaching French Foreign Language program here. See the full Liberty University profile
Mars Hill College placed #34 among Teaching French Foreign Language schools in the United States. Based in Mars Hill, NC, Mars Hill College is a private not-for-profit institution. About 45% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $37,736. Students borrow a median of $26,886 to complete their Teaching French Foreign Language program here. More on Mars Hill College
University Of Hawaii At Manoa landed the #35 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Honolulu, HI. About 64% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $12,186, while out-of-state students pay about $34,218. The median Teaching French Foreign Language program debt is $17,750. Read the full report on University Of Hawaii At Manoa
Lancaster Bible College did well this year, earning the #36 position. Lancaster Bible College is a private not-for-profit school based in Lancaster, PA. About 68% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $29,990. Lancaster Bible College Teaching French Foreign Language students take on a median of $28,507 in debt. Read the full report on Lancaster Bible College
Kent State University At Kent came in at #37 in this year's ranking. Located in Kent, OH, Kent State University At Kent is a public institution. Kent State University At Kent graduates 64% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,220, while out-of-state students pay about $21,575. Students borrow a median of $27,423 to complete their Teaching French Foreign Language program here. See the full Kent State University At Kent profile
Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Arecibo placed #38 among Teaching French Foreign Language schools in the United States. Set in Arecibo, PR, Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Arecibo is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 37%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,780. The median Teaching French Foreign Language program debt is $9,117. See the full Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Arecibo profile
California State University Fresno placed #39 among Teaching French Foreign Language schools in the United States. Read the full report on California State University Fresno
Eastern Illinois University did well this year, earning the #40 position. See the full Eastern Illinois University profile
Eastern University did well this year, earning the #41 position. See the full Eastern University profile
Pennsylvania State University Penn State Wilkes Barre ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching French Foreign Language schools. See the full Pennsylvania State University Penn State Wilkes Barre profile
Touro College
Touro College landed the #43 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Touro College
Bank Street College Of Education placed #44 among Teaching French Foreign Language schools in the United States. Read more about Bank Street College Of Education
Shenandoah University came in at #45 in this year's ranking. Get the full Shenandoah University report
Harper College
Harper College placed #46 among Teaching French Foreign Language schools in the United States. Read the full report on Harper College
Central Connecticut State University did well this year, earning the #47 position. Read more about Central Connecticut State University
Westcliff University did well this year, earning the #48 position. Get the full Westcliff University report
Whitworth University landed the #49 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Whitworth University report
Depaul University ranked #50 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching French Foreign Language schools. Read more about Depaul University
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled by Teaching Degree Search (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on 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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