2026 Best Teaching French Foreign Language Master’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best Teaching French Foreign Language master’s degree programs in the United States? This list ranks 455 colleges by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To arm you with the information you need, 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 Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools:
Leading the list is Teachers College At Columbia University, our #1 Teaching French Foreign Language school in the United States. Based 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
A rank of #2 makes University Of Pennsylvania one of the top choices in the United States. University Of Pennsylvania is a private not-for-profit school based in Philadelphia, PA. University Of Pennsylvania graduates 96% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $68,686. University Of Pennsylvania Teaching French Foreign Language students take on a median of $16,155 in debt. Get the full University Of Pennsylvania report
A rank of #3 makes The College Of New Jersey one of the top choices in the United States. The College Of New Jersey is a public school based in Ewing, NJ. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $19,632, compared with $25,752 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $24,429 in student loans. Read the full report on The College Of New Jersey
You'll be in good company at New York University, which ranked #4 this year. Located in New York, NY, New York University is a private not-for-profit institution. New York University posts a six-year graduation rate of 88%. In-state tuition and fees average $62,796. Students borrow a median of $21,897 to complete their Teaching French Foreign Language program here. See the full New York University profile
The strong Teaching French Foreign Language programs at University Of Northern Iowa earned it the #5 place in the United States. Located in Cedar Falls, IA, University Of Northern Iowa is a public institution. University Of Northern Iowa graduates 68% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,936, compared with $21,712 for out-of-state students. Typical Teaching French Foreign Language student debt is $26,250. Read more about University Of Northern Iowa
Seattle University came in at #6 in this year's ranking. Set in Seattle, WA, Seattle University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 76%. In-state tuition and fees run about $56,721. Graduates carry a median of $22,289 in student loans. Get the full Seattle University report
University Of Washington Seattle Campus placed #7 among Teaching French Foreign Language schools in the United States. Set 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%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,973, compared with $43,209 for out-of-state students. Typical Teaching French Foreign Language student debt is $16,481. More on University Of Washington Seattle Campus
Bank Street College Of Education ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching French Foreign Language schools. Bank Street College Of Education is a private not-for-profit school based in New York, NY. Get the full Bank Street College Of Education report
Vanderbilt University landed the #9 spot in the United States this year. Located in Nashville, TN, Vanderbilt University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 94% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $67,498. The median Teaching French Foreign Language program debt is $13,975. Get the full Vanderbilt University report
University Of Delaware did well this year, earning the #10 position. Set in Newark, DE, University Of Delaware is a public institution. About 82% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $16,810 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $41,400. Typical Teaching French Foreign Language student debt is $24,861. See the full University Of Delaware profile
Molloy College did well this year, earning the #11 position. Molloy College is a private not-for-profit school based in Rockville Centre, NY. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. Students from in state pay about $39,790 in tuition and fees. Molloy College Teaching French Foreign Language students take on a median of $27,420 in debt. Read more about Molloy College
Wilkes University landed the #12 spot in the United States this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Wilkes-Barre, PA. The six-year graduation rate is 63%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $43,496. Graduates carry a median of $26,601 in student loans. Read more about Wilkes University
Gonzaga University placed #13 among Teaching French Foreign Language schools in the United States. Based in Spokane, WA, Gonzaga University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $55,480 in tuition and fees. Gonzaga University Teaching French Foreign Language students take on a median of $25,188 in debt. Read the full report on Gonzaga University
University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign did well this year, earning the #14 position. Located in Champaign, IL, University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign is a public institution. University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign graduates 85% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $18,267, compared with $40,096 for out-of-state students. University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign Teaching French Foreign Language students take on a median of $20,778 in debt. See the full University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign profile
Huntington University came in at #15 in this year's ranking. Based in Huntington, IN, Huntington University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 64%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $31,870. Typical Teaching French Foreign Language student debt is $28,332. Read more about Huntington University
University Of Southern California placed #16 among Teaching French Foreign Language schools in the United States. Based in Los Angeles, CA, University Of Southern California is a private not-for-profit institution. University Of Southern California posts a six-year graduation rate of 92%. Students from in state pay about $71,647 in tuition and fees. The median Teaching French Foreign Language program debt is $15,625. Get the full University Of Southern California report
Cuny City College ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching French Foreign Language schools. 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, with out-of-state students paying around $15,290. Typical Teaching French Foreign Language student debt is $13,389. Get the full Cuny City College report
Carthage College landed the #18 spot in the United States this year. Carthage College is a private not-for-profit school based in Kenosha, WI. Carthage College graduates 64% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $38,750. The median Teaching French Foreign Language program debt is $25,708. Get the full Carthage College report
Cuny Hunter College ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching French Foreign Language schools. Located in New York, NY, Cuny Hunter College is a public institution. Roughly 57% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,382, with out-of-state students paying around $15,332. Students borrow a median of $11,091 to complete their Teaching French Foreign Language program here. More on Cuny Hunter College
Brigham Young University Provo placed #20 among Teaching French Foreign Language schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Provo, UT. About 81% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,688. Typical Teaching French Foreign Language student debt is $12,184. See the full Brigham Young University Provo profile
St Johns University New York placed #21 among Teaching French Foreign Language schools in the United States. St Johns University New York is a private not-for-profit school based in Queens, NY. The six-year graduation rate is 66%. In-state tuition and fees average $53,529. St Johns University New York Teaching French Foreign Language students take on a median of $25,521 in debt. Read the full report on St Johns University New York
Dominican University came in at #22 in this year's ranking. Based in River Forest, IL, Dominican University is a private not-for-profit institution. Dominican University posts a six-year graduation rate of 55%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $38,828. The median Teaching French Foreign Language program debt is $26,236. Read the full report on Dominican University
California State University San Bernardino came in at #23 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in San Bernardino, CA. California State University San Bernardino posts a six-year graduation rate of 55%. Students from in state pay about $8,088 in tuition and fees, compared with $20,688 for out-of-state students. The median Teaching French Foreign Language program debt is $15,149. Read the full report on California State University San Bernardino
Stony Brook University landed the #24 spot in the United States this year. Set in Stony Brook, NY, Stony Brook University is a public institution. Stony Brook University posts a six-year graduation rate of 76%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,931, with out-of-state students paying around $32,741. The median Teaching French Foreign Language program debt is $20,537. Read more about Stony Brook University
Western Governors University came in at #25 in this year's ranking. Based in Salt Lake City, UT, Western Governors University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 46% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,658. Students borrow a median of $23,277 to complete their Teaching French Foreign Language program here. Read the full report on Western Governors University
Rest of the Top 50 Best Teaching French Foreign Language Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
Not far behind, these schools also made the top of the list:
American University landed the #26 spot in the United States this year. Set in Washington, DC, American University is a private not-for-profit institution. American University graduates 76% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $58,771. Graduates carry a median of $24,139 in student loans. Read more about American University
San Jose State University landed the #27 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in San Jose, CA. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,410, with out-of-state students paying around $21,010. More on San Jose State University
Fairfield University landed the #28 spot in the United States this year. Based in Fairfield, CT, Fairfield University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $58,400. Students borrow a median of $26,687 to complete their Teaching French Foreign Language program here. Get the full Fairfield University report
Pace University New York ranked #29 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching French Foreign Language schools. Pace University New York is a private not-for-profit school based in New York, NY. Pace University New York posts a six-year graduation rate of 60%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $53,510. Students borrow a median of $25,670 to complete their Teaching French Foreign Language program here. Read the full report on Pace University New York
University Of Georgia placed #30 among Teaching French Foreign Language schools in the United States. Located in Athens, GA, University Of Georgia is a public institution. Roughly 90% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,450, while out-of-state students pay about $31,688. University Of Georgia Teaching French Foreign Language students take on a median of $21,792 in debt. Read the full report on University Of Georgia
Adelphi University landed the #31 spot in the United States this year. Adelphi University is a private not-for-profit school based in Garden City, NY. The six-year graduation rate is 67%. In-state tuition and fees average $48,775. Typical Teaching French Foreign Language student debt is $25,487. See the full Adelphi University profile
Boston University ranked #32 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching French Foreign Language schools. Set in Boston, MA, Boston University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 89% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $68,102 in tuition and fees. Typical Teaching French Foreign Language student debt is $25,232. See the full Boston University profile
West Chester University Of Pennsylvania did well this year, earning the #33 position. West Chester University Of Pennsylvania is a public school based in West Chester, PA. About 70% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $10,775, with out-of-state students paying around $22,599. More on West Chester University Of Pennsylvania
Fordham University placed #34 among Teaching French Foreign Language schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Bronx, NY. Roughly 82% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $64,470. Fordham University Teaching French Foreign Language students take on a median of $25,643 in debt. More on Fordham University
Notre Dame De Namur University came in at #35 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Belmont, CA. Notre Dame De Namur University posts a six-year graduation rate of 7%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,792. The median Teaching French Foreign Language program debt is $26,524. See the full Notre Dame De Namur University profile
Cuny Queens College did well this year, earning the #36 position. Set in Queens, NY, Cuny Queens College is a public institution. Cuny Queens College graduates 53% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $7,538 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $15,488. The median Teaching French Foreign Language program debt is $12,157. Get the full Cuny Queens College report
Holy Family University ranked #37 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching French Foreign Language schools. Set in Philadelphia, PA, Holy Family University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 60% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $35,330. Students borrow a median of $26,562 to complete their Teaching French Foreign Language program here. Read the full report on Holy Family University
Pepperdine University landed the #38 spot in the United States this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Malibu, CA. About 83% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $69,918. Pepperdine University Teaching French Foreign Language students take on a median of $23,645 in debt. See the full Pepperdine University profile
University Of Rochester ranked #39 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching French Foreign Language schools. Set in Rochester, NY, University Of Rochester is a private not-for-profit institution. About 85% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $67,080. The median Teaching French Foreign Language program debt is $21,517. Read the full report on University Of Rochester
Michigan State University did well this year, earning the #40 position. This public school is set in East Lansing, MI. Michigan State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 81%. In-state tuition and fees average $18,079, with out-of-state students paying around $44,850. Typical Teaching French Foreign Language student debt is $25,213. See the full Michigan State University profile
California State University Los Angeles placed #41 among Teaching French Foreign Language schools in the United States. This public school is set in Los Angeles, CA. The six-year graduation rate is 53%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,164, while out-of-state students pay about $19,764. Typical Teaching French Foreign Language student debt is $14,430. More on California State University Los Angeles
Mcdaniel College did well this year, earning the #42 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Westminster, MD. Mcdaniel College posts a six-year graduation rate of 63%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $52,081. Typical Teaching French Foreign Language student debt is $23,247. See the full Mcdaniel College profile
Cuny Lehman College landed the #43 spot in the United States this year. Set in Bronx, NY, Cuny Lehman College is a public institution. Cuny Lehman College posts a six-year graduation rate of 51%. Students from in state pay about $7,410 in tuition and fees, compared with $15,360 for out-of-state students. Typical Teaching French Foreign Language student debt is $13,213. Get the full Cuny Lehman College report
University Of San Diego ranked #44 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching French Foreign Language schools. Based in San Diego, CA, University Of San Diego is a private not-for-profit institution. About 84% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $59,486. Students borrow a median of $23,795 to complete their Teaching French Foreign Language program here. Get the full University Of San Diego report
Buena Vista University placed #45 among Teaching French Foreign Language schools in the United States. Set in Storm Lake, IA, Buena Vista University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 62%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $41,798. Students borrow a median of $29,317 to complete their Teaching French Foreign Language program here. Read the full report on Buena Vista University
University Of Wisconsin River Falls placed #46 among Teaching French Foreign Language schools in the United States. This public school is set in River Falls, WI. Roughly 57% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $9,008, with out-of-state students paying around $17,470. Graduates carry a median of $24,245 in student loans. More on University Of Wisconsin River Falls
Touro College came in at #47 in this year's ranking. Touro College is a private not-for-profit school based in New York, NY. Touro College posts a six-year graduation rate of 76%. In-state tuition and fees average $20,052. The median Teaching French Foreign Language program debt is $20,285. More on Touro College
Duquesne University did well this year, earning the #48 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Pittsburgh, PA. Roughly 77% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $48,986. Students borrow a median of $26,297 to complete their Teaching French Foreign Language program here. Read more about Duquesne University
University Of Maryland Baltimore County placed #49 among Teaching French Foreign Language schools in the United States. Located in Baltimore, MD, University Of Maryland Baltimore County is a public institution. University Of Maryland Baltimore County graduates 69% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,256, while out-of-state students pay about $31,225. The median Teaching French Foreign Language program debt is $21,331. More on University Of Maryland Baltimore County
Grand Canyon University ranked #50 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching French Foreign Language schools. This private for-profit school is set in Phoenix, AZ. Grand Canyon University posts a six-year graduation rate of 44%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $18,508. Grand Canyon University Teaching French Foreign Language students take on a median of $30,027 in debt. More on Grand Canyon University
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- Best Teaching French Foreign Language Associate’s Degree Schools
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- Best Teaching French Foreign Language Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Teaching French Foreign Language Doctoral Degree Schools
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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