2026 Best Teaching French Foreign Language Certificate Degree Schools
Looking for the best Teaching French Foreign Language certificate 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.
To help you make your decision, Teaching Degree Search reviewed schools to build 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 Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
Learn more about these excellent schools below:
Leading the list is Western Washington University, our #1 Teaching French Foreign Language school in the United States. Set in Bellingham, WA, Western Washington University is a public institution. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $9,582, while out-of-state students pay about $28,707. The median Teaching French Foreign Language program debt is $15,000. Read the full report on Western Washington University
You'll be in good company at College Of Lake County, which ranked #2 this year. College Of Lake County is a public school based in Grayslake, IL. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,788, with out-of-state students paying around $14,400. Typical Teaching French Foreign Language student debt is $9,785. Read the full report on College Of Lake County
You'll be in good company at Washington State University, which ranked #3 this year. Located in Pullman, WA, Washington State University is a public institution. About 60% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $13,391, with out-of-state students paying around $29,950. Washington State University Teaching French Foreign Language students take on a median of $21,903 in debt. Read the full report on Washington State University
The strong Teaching French Foreign Language programs at Messiah College earned it the #4 place in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Mechanicsburg, PA. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $42,240. Graduates carry a median of $26,500 in student loans. See the full Messiah College profile
University Of Minnesota Twin Cities came in at #5 on this year's Teaching French Foreign Language ranking in the United States. Set in Minneapolis, MN, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a public institution. About 85% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $17,214, with out-of-state students paying around $38,362. The median Teaching French Foreign Language program debt is $19,000. See the full University Of Minnesota Twin Cities profile
Saint Cloud State University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching French Foreign Language schools. Saint Cloud State University is a public school based in Saint Cloud, MN. Saint Cloud State University graduates 39% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,245. Graduates carry a median of $25,076 in student loans. Read more about Saint Cloud State University
University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching French Foreign Language schools. Located in Eau Claire, WI, University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire is a public institution. University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire posts a six-year graduation rate of 65%. In-state tuition and fees average $9,642, compared with $19,228 for out-of-state students. Typical Teaching French Foreign Language student debt is $22,574. Read more about University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire
University Of Wisconsin Madison placed #8 among Teaching French Foreign Language schools in the United States. Set in Madison, WI, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a public institution. About 90% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $11,603, while out-of-state students pay about $42,103. Graduates carry a median of $21,813 in student loans. Read the full report on University Of Wisconsin Madison
Northern State University ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching French Foreign Language schools. Based in Aberdeen, SD, Northern State University is a public institution. Roughly 55% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,845, compared with $11,947 for out-of-state students. The median Teaching French Foreign Language program debt is $26,143. Read the full report on Northern State University
University Of Minnesota Duluth placed #10 among Teaching French Foreign Language schools in the United States. This public school is set in Duluth, MN. The six-year graduation rate is 65%. In-state tuition and fees run about $14,608, while out-of-state students pay about $20,134. Typical Teaching French Foreign Language student debt is $24,624. Read the full report on University Of Minnesota Duluth
Augusta University came in at #11 in this year's ranking. Located in Augusta, GA, Augusta University is a public institution. Augusta University graduates 49% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,414, compared with $24,734 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete their Teaching French Foreign Language program here. Read more about Augusta University
American University came in at #12 in this year's ranking. Located in Washington, DC, American University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 76%. In-state tuition and fees average $58,771. The median Teaching French Foreign Language program debt is $24,139. Read the full report on American University
Eastern Washington University placed #13 among Teaching French Foreign Language schools in the United States. Located in Cheney, WA, Eastern Washington University is a public institution. About 44% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,586, while out-of-state students pay about $26,583. Students borrow a median of $21,754 to complete their Teaching French Foreign Language program here. Read the full report on Eastern Washington University
Hamline University came in at #14 in this year's ranking. Hamline University is a private not-for-profit school based in Saint Paul, MN. Roughly 60% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $50,004. Graduates carry a median of $25,530 in student loans. Read more about Hamline University
Front Range Community College landed the #15 spot in the United States this year. Set in Westminster, CO, Front Range Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,663 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $17,263. The median Teaching French Foreign Language program debt is $17,384. Read more about Front Range Community College
University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching French Foreign Language schools. Located in Oshkosh, WI, University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh is a public institution. University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh posts a six-year graduation rate of 54%. In-state tuition and fees average $8,532, with out-of-state students paying around $16,446. Students borrow a median of $24,619 to complete their Teaching French Foreign Language program here. See the full University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh profile
Oklahoma State University Main Campus came in at #17 in this year's ranking. Set in Stillwater, OK, Oklahoma State University Main Campus is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. Students from in state pay about $10,110 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $25,630. Typical Teaching French Foreign Language student debt is $22,337. Read the full report on Oklahoma State University Main Campus
Santa Fe Community College placed #18 among Teaching French Foreign Language schools in the United States. Santa Fe Community College is a public school based in Santa Fe, NM. In-state tuition and fees run about $1,851, compared with $4,131 for out-of-state students. Santa Fe Community College Teaching French Foreign Language students take on a median of $15,267 in debt. Get the full Santa Fe Community College report
Temple University came in at #19 in this year's ranking. Located in Philadelphia, PA, Temple University is a public institution. Temple University graduates 75% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $23,005, while out-of-state students pay about $38,805. Typical Teaching French Foreign Language student debt is $26,259. Get the full Temple University report
Central Michigan University came in at #20 in this year's ranking. Based in Mount Pleasant, MI, Central Michigan University is a public institution. Roughly 59% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $15,480. Graduates carry a median of $27,857 in student loans. Read the full report on Central Michigan University
Georgia State University did well this year, earning the #21 position. Georgia State University is a public school based in Atlanta, GA. Georgia State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 53%. In-state tuition and fees average $8,664, compared with $24,840 for out-of-state students. Georgia State University Teaching French Foreign Language students take on a median of $26,091 in debt. Get the full Georgia State University report
Baldwin Wallace College did well this year, earning the #22 position. Based in Berea, OH, Baldwin Wallace College is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 67%. In-state tuition and fees run about $39,832. Baldwin Wallace College Teaching French Foreign Language students take on a median of $27,307 in debt. Read more about Baldwin Wallace College
Marywood University did well this year, earning the #23 position. Based in Scranton, PA, Marywood University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 72% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $41,420. Marywood University Teaching French Foreign Language students take on a median of $27,744 in debt. Get the full Marywood University report
Alliant International University ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching French Foreign Language schools. Located in San Diego, CA, Alliant International University is a private for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,254. Graduates carry a median of $21,234 in student loans. Read the full report on Alliant International University
Western Oregon University ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching French Foreign Language schools. Based in Monmouth, OR, Western Oregon University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 47%. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,514, compared with $32,169 for out-of-state students. Western Oregon University Teaching French Foreign Language students take on a median of $24,166 in debt. See the full Western Oregon University profile
Rest of the Top 50 Best Teaching French Foreign Language Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s ranking:
Delaware State University came in at #26 in this year's ranking. Delaware State University is a public school based in Dover, DE. Delaware State University graduates 39% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,670, with out-of-state students paying around $20,634. The median Teaching French Foreign Language program debt is $26,333. Get the full Delaware State University report
University Of Wisconsin Green Bay came in at #27 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Green Bay, WI. Roughly 53% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,700, with out-of-state students paying around $17,288. Students borrow a median of $24,477 to complete their Teaching French Foreign Language program here. More on University Of Wisconsin Green Bay
George Fox University did well this year, earning the #28 position. George Fox University is a private not-for-profit school based in Newberg, OR. The six-year graduation rate is 72%. In-state tuition and fees run about $41,320. Students borrow a median of $25,324 to complete their Teaching French Foreign Language program here. Get the full George Fox University report
Athens State University did well this year, earning the #29 position. Located in Athens, AL, Athens State University is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,020, with out-of-state students paying around $17,700. The median Teaching French Foreign Language program debt is $27,389. See the full Athens State University profile
Florida Atlantic University came in at #30 in this year's ranking. Set in Boca Raton, FL, Florida Atlantic University is a public institution. Florida Atlantic University posts a six-year graduation rate of 63%. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,879, with out-of-state students paying around $17,324. Graduates carry a median of $20,212 in student loans. Read the full report on Florida Atlantic University
University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee ranked #31 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching French Foreign Language schools. This public school is set in Milwaukee, WI. About 53% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,398, with out-of-state students paying around $22,398. Students borrow a median of $26,657 to complete their Teaching French Foreign Language program here. See the full University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee profile
Southeastern Louisiana University ranked #32 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching French Foreign Language schools. Set in Hammond, LA, Southeastern Louisiana University is a public institution. Southeastern Louisiana University posts a six-year graduation rate of 45%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,373, with out-of-state students paying around $20,851. The median Teaching French Foreign Language program debt is $24,323. Read the full report on Southeastern Louisiana University
North Central University did well this year, earning the #33 position. North Central University is a private not-for-profit school based in Minneapolis, MN. North Central University posts a six-year graduation rate of 65%. In-state tuition and fees average $32,220. North Central University Teaching French Foreign Language students take on a median of $25,496 in debt. Read more about North Central University
Columbus State University ranked #34 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching French Foreign Language schools. Set in Columbus, GA, Columbus State University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 43%. In-state tuition and fees average $5,898, with out-of-state students paying around $17,610. The median Teaching French Foreign Language program debt is $28,493. Read the full report on Columbus State University
Northern Arizona University ranked #35 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching French Foreign Language schools. Set in Flagstaff, AZ, Northern Arizona University is a public institution. About 61% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,619, compared with $20,044 for out-of-state students. Northern Arizona University Teaching French Foreign Language students take on a median of $21,645 in debt. Read the full report on Northern Arizona University
Indiana State University landed the #36 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Terre Haute, IN. Indiana State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 43%. Students from in state pay about $10,258 in tuition and fees, compared with $22,322 for out-of-state students. Indiana State University Teaching French Foreign Language students take on a median of $25,582 in debt. See the full Indiana State University profile
Bowling Green State University Main Campus came in at #37 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Bowling Green, OH. The six-year graduation rate is 61%. Students from in state pay about $13,912 in tuition and fees, compared with $21,900 for out-of-state students. Bowling Green State University Main Campus Teaching French Foreign Language students take on a median of $25,449 in debt. Read the full report on Bowling Green State University Main Campus
University Of Michigan Flint ranked #38 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching French Foreign Language schools. University Of Michigan Flint is a public school based in Flint, MI. University Of Michigan Flint posts a six-year graduation rate of 40%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,236, while out-of-state students pay about $27,790. Students borrow a median of $31,016 to complete their Teaching French Foreign Language program here. Get the full University Of Michigan Flint report
Southeastern University landed the #39 spot in the United States this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Lakeland, FL. Southeastern University posts a six-year graduation rate of 44%. Students from in state pay about $32,950 in tuition and fees. The median Teaching French Foreign Language program debt is $23,460. See the full Southeastern University profile
Arkansas Tech University did well this year, earning the #40 position. Based in Russellville, AR, Arkansas Tech University is a public institution. About 44% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,674, compared with $14,668 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,257 to complete their Teaching French Foreign Language program here. More on Arkansas Tech University
Eastern Oregon University placed #41 among Teaching French Foreign Language schools in the United States. This public school is set in La Grande, OR. About 43% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,184, compared with $24,729 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $27,765 in student loans. See the full Eastern Oregon University profile
Henderson State University came in at #42 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Arkadelphia, AR. Roughly 37% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,244, compared with $10,620 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $23,234 in student loans. More on Henderson State University
Hawaii Pacific University placed #43 among Teaching French Foreign Language schools in the United States. 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. Hawaii Pacific University Teaching French Foreign Language students take on a median of $25,385 in debt. Get the full Hawaii Pacific University report
Campbellsville University placed #44 among Teaching French Foreign Language schools in the United States. Located in Campbellsville, KY, Campbellsville University is a private not-for-profit institution. Campbellsville University posts a six-year graduation rate of 42%. Students from in state pay about $27,998 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $24,148 to complete their Teaching French Foreign Language program here. See the full Campbellsville University profile
Wright State University Main Campus landed the #45 spot in the United States this year. Set in Dayton, OH, Wright State University Main Campus is a public institution. Wright State University Main Campus posts a six-year graduation rate of 42%. Students from in state pay about $10,991 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $20,691. Typical Teaching French Foreign Language student debt is $25,836. Get the full Wright State University Main Campus report
Arizona State University placed #46 among Teaching French Foreign Language schools in the United States. Arizona State University is a public school based in Tempe, AZ. About 68% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,223, with out-of-state students paying around $33,139. Typical Teaching French Foreign Language student debt is $21,842. Get the full Arizona State University report
Bridgewater State University placed #47 among Teaching French Foreign Language schools in the United States. This public school is set in Bridgewater, MA. Bridgewater State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 53%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,734, with out-of-state students paying around $17,874. The median Teaching French Foreign Language program debt is $26,549. More on Bridgewater State University
Liberty University landed the #48 spot in the United States this year. Set in Lynchburg, VA, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit institution. Liberty University graduates 67% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $16,173. Graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Read more about Liberty University
University Of Arkansas Fort Smith came in at #49 in this year's ranking. Set in Fort Smith, AR, University Of Arkansas Fort Smith is a public institution. University Of Arkansas Fort Smith posts a six-year graduation rate of 38%. Students from in state pay about $7,334 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $12,182. Typical Teaching French Foreign Language student debt is $20,333. Read more about University Of Arkansas Fort Smith
Southeast Missouri State University ranked #50 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching French Foreign Language schools. This public school is set in Cape Girardeau, MO. About 58% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,903. Graduates carry a median of $23,289 in student loans. More on Southeast Missouri State University
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced 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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