2026 Best Value Teaching French Foreign Language Master’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best-value Teaching French Foreign Language master’s degree programs in the United States? This list ranks 455 institutions by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the strongest return on investment.
To help you make your decision, Teaching Degree Search analyzed schools to produce this 2026 value ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Best-Value Teaching French Foreign Language Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools for value:
For return on investment, no school beat La Salle University this year in the United States. Located in Philadelphia, PA, La Salle University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $37,800 in tuition and fees. The median Teaching French Foreign Language program debt is $25,462. Graduates go on to earn a median of $67,416 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $25,462 median debt. About 97% of those who apply are admitted. Read the full report on La Salle University
Brigham Young University Provo came in at #3 on this year's best-value Teaching French Foreign Language ranking in the United States. Brigham Young University Provo is a private not-for-profit school based in Provo, UT. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,688. Typical Teaching French Foreign Language student debt is $12,184. Median earnings reach $75,790 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Brigham Young University Provo admits about 68% of applicants. Read more about Brigham Young University Provo
A rank of #4 makes Western Governors University one of the best values in the United States. Western Governors University is a private not-for-profit school based in Salt Lake City, UT. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,658. Students borrow a median of $23,277 to complete their Teaching French Foreign Language program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $60,615 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. See the full Western Governors University profile
You'll get strong value at Morningside College, which ranked #5 this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Sioux City, IA. In-state tuition and fees run about $39,519. Morningside College Teaching French Foreign Language students take on a median of $27,281 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $55,494 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 71% of applicants are accepted. Read the full report on Morningside College
Concordia University Seward came in at #6 in this year's value ranking. Based in Seward, NE, Concordia University Seward is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $40,640. Typical Teaching French Foreign Language student debt is $26,726. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $52,415. That is a strong return on a $26,726 median debt. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted. Read the full report on Concordia University Seward
Gordon College offered strong value this year, earning the #7 position. Located in Wenham, MA, Gordon College is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $30,700. Graduates carry a median of $26,372 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $52,119. That is a strong return on a $26,372 median debt. Gordon College admits about 69% of applicants. Get the full Gordon College report
Mcdaniel College came in at #8 in this year's value ranking. Set in Westminster, MD, Mcdaniel College is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $52,081. Graduates carry a median of $23,247 in student loans. Median earnings reach $60,663 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 78% of those who apply are admitted. See the full Mcdaniel College profile
Buena Vista University ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best-value Teaching French Foreign Language schools. Located in Storm Lake, IA, Buena Vista University is a private not-for-profit institution. 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. Buena Vista University alumni report median earnings of $49,156 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $29,317 median debt. Roughly 78% of applicants are accepted. Read the full report on Buena Vista University
Spring Arbor University came in at #10 in this year's value ranking. Located in Spring Arbor, MI, Spring Arbor University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $34,014 in tuition and fees. Typical Teaching French Foreign Language student debt is $28,268. Median earnings reach $51,732 ten years out. Set against $28,268 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Spring Arbor University admits about 52% of applicants. Get the full Spring Arbor University report
Huntington University placed #11 among the best-value Teaching French Foreign Language schools in the United States. Located in Huntington, IN, Huntington University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $31,870 in tuition and fees. Typical Teaching French Foreign Language student debt is $28,332. Graduates go on to earn a median of $46,672 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Huntington University admits about 76% of applicants. See the full Huntington University profile
Hamline University offered strong value this year, earning the #12 position. Located in Saint Paul, MN, Hamline University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $50,004. Hamline University Teaching French Foreign Language students take on a median of $25,530 in debt. Hamline University alumni report median earnings of $61,106 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 88%. Read the full report on Hamline University
The College Of New Jersey landed the #13 spot for value in the United States this year. This public school is set in Ewing, NJ. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $19,632, while out-of-state students pay about $25,752. Typical Teaching French Foreign Language student debt is $24,429. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $73,323. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 62%. See the full The College Of New Jersey profile
Seattle University placed #14 among the best-value Teaching French Foreign Language schools in the United States. Located in Seattle, WA, Seattle University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $56,721. Seattle University Teaching French Foreign Language students take on a median of $22,289 in debt. Seattle University alumni report median earnings of $75,272 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 77% of those who apply are admitted. Read the full report on Seattle University
Asbury University landed the #15 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Wilmore, KY, Asbury University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $33,640. Graduates carry a median of $28,104 in student loans. Asbury University alumni report median earnings of $42,368 a decade after entry. Set against $28,104 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Asbury University admits about 63% of applicants. Read more about Asbury University
Universidad Del Turabo ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best-value Teaching French Foreign Language schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Gurabo, PR. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,750. The median Teaching French Foreign Language program debt is $14,155. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $26,223. Set against $14,155 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. More on Universidad Del Turabo
Concordia University Chicago placed #17 among the best-value Teaching French Foreign Language schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in River Forest, IL. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $37,488. Typical Teaching French Foreign Language student debt is $26,956. Concordia University Chicago alumni report median earnings of $54,089 a decade after entry. Set against $26,956 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Concordia University Chicago admits about 93% of applicants. See the full Concordia University Chicago profile
Mount Mercy University landed the #18 spot for value in the United States this year. Located in Cedar Rapids, IA, Mount Mercy University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $40,878. Students borrow a median of $27,709 to complete their Teaching French Foreign Language program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $60,787. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 82% of those who apply are admitted. See the full Mount Mercy University profile
Grand Canyon University ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best-value Teaching French Foreign Language schools. Located in Phoenix, AZ, Grand Canyon University is a private for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $18,508 in tuition and fees. The median Teaching French Foreign Language program debt is $30,027. Grand Canyon University alumni report median earnings of $42,186 a decade after entry. Set against $30,027 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Grand Canyon University has an acceptance rate of 79%. Read the full report on Grand Canyon University
Saint Marys University Of Minnesota placed #20 among the best-value Teaching French Foreign Language schools in the United States. Set in Winona, MN, Saint Marys University Of Minnesota is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $45,080 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $27,081 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $58,170. Set against $27,081 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Saint Marys University Of Minnesota has an acceptance rate of 93%. More on Saint Marys University Of Minnesota
Wilson College landed the #20 spot for value in the United States this year. Located in Chambersburg, PA, Wilson College is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $27,100. Typical Teaching French Foreign Language student debt is $34,814. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $43,326. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 92% of applicants are accepted. Read more about Wilson College
Wilmington University placed #22 among the best-value Teaching French Foreign Language schools in the United States. Based in New Castle, DE, Wilmington University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,630. The median Teaching French Foreign Language program debt is $26,054. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $53,844. Set against $26,054 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. See the full Wilmington University profile
Holy Family University offered strong value this year, earning the #23 position. Located in Philadelphia, PA, Holy Family University is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $35,330. The median Teaching French Foreign Language program debt is $26,562. Median earnings reach $62,235 ten years out. Set against $26,562 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 71% of applicants are accepted. Get the full Holy Family University report
Muskingum University landed the #24 spot for value in the United States this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in New Concord, OH. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $31,701. Students borrow a median of $26,932 to complete their Teaching French Foreign Language program here. Median earnings reach $48,440 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Muskingum University has an acceptance rate of 82%. Get the full Muskingum University report
Gonzaga University offered strong value this year, earning the #25 position. Set in Spokane, WA, Gonzaga University is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $55,480. Students borrow a median of $25,188 to complete their Teaching French Foreign Language program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $78,892 ten years after entry. Set against $25,188 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Gonzaga University has an acceptance rate of 82%. More on Gonzaga University
Carson Newman College landed the #26 spot for value in the United States this year. Carson Newman College is a private not-for-profit school based in Jefferson City, TN. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $34,700. Typical Teaching French Foreign Language student debt is $22,843. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $48,382. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Carson Newman College admits about 90% of applicants. Read more about Carson Newman College
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Teaching French Foreign Language Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
These schools also delivered strong value this year:
Hastings College came in at #27 in this year's value ranking. Located in Hastings, NE, Hastings College is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $37,770. The median Teaching French Foreign Language program debt is $24,125. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $51,303. Set against $24,125 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 72% of those who apply are admitted. More on Hastings College
Harding University came in at #28 in this year's value ranking. Located in Searcy, AR, Harding University is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $25,962. Harding University Teaching French Foreign Language students take on a median of $26,715 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $52,876 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Harding University admits about 70% of applicants. Read more about Harding University
Touro College came in at #29 in this year's value ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in New York, NY. Students from in state pay about $20,052 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $20,285 to complete their Teaching French Foreign Language program here. Touro College alumni report median earnings of $53,419 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $20,285 median debt. About 61% of those who apply are admitted. More on Touro College
Ohio Dominican University landed the #30 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Columbus, OH, Ohio Dominican University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $35,720. Typical Teaching French Foreign Language student debt is $28,166. Graduates go on to earn a median of $51,748 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $28,166 median debt. About 94% of those who apply are admitted. Read more about Ohio Dominican University
Delaware State University placed #31 among the best-value Teaching French Foreign Language schools in the United States. This public school is set in Dover, DE. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,670, while out-of-state students pay about $20,634. Students borrow a median of $26,333 to complete their Teaching French Foreign Language program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $49,307 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 47% of applicants are accepted. Read more about Delaware State University
Webster University ranked #32 on our 2026 list of the best-value Teaching French Foreign Language schools. Based in Saint Louis, MO, Webster University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $31,750. Students borrow a median of $25,939 to complete their Teaching French Foreign Language program here. Median earnings reach $50,876 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Webster University admits about 86% of applicants. See the full Webster University profile
Saint Michaels College ranked #33 on our 2026 list of the best-value Teaching French Foreign Language schools. Located in Colchester, VT, Saint Michaels College is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $51,450. Graduates carry a median of $26,640 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $61,317. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 84% of applicants are accepted. Read the full report on Saint Michaels College
Saint Cloud State University offered strong value this year, earning the #34 position. Set in Saint Cloud, MN, Saint Cloud State University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $10,245. The median Teaching French Foreign Language program debt is $25,076. Median earnings reach $55,813 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $25,076 median debt. Saint Cloud State University has an acceptance rate of 95%. More on Saint Cloud State University
Biola University landed the #35 spot for value in the United States this year. Biola University is a private not-for-profit school based in La Mirada, CA. In-state tuition and fees run about $48,984. The median Teaching French Foreign Language program debt is $25,308. Median earnings reach $56,778 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $25,308 median debt. Biola University has an acceptance rate of 74%. Read more about Biola University
University Of Delaware ranked #36 on our 2026 list of the best-value Teaching French Foreign Language schools. This public school is set in Newark, DE. Students from in state pay about $16,810 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $41,400. University Of Delaware Teaching French Foreign Language students take on a median of $24,861 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $72,950. Set against $24,861 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 71%. More on University Of Delaware
Concordia University Ann Arbor offered strong value this year, earning the #37 position. Concordia University Ann Arbor is a private not-for-profit school based in Ann Arbor, MI. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $35,410. Graduates carry a median of $27,584 in student loans. Concordia University Ann Arbor alumni report median earnings of $56,075 a decade after entry. Set against $27,584 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Concordia University Ann Arbor has an acceptance rate of 69%. Get the full Concordia University Ann Arbor report
Notre Dame De Namur University ranked #38 on our 2026 list of the best-value Teaching French Foreign Language schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Belmont, CA. In-state tuition and fees run about $15,792. Graduates carry a median of $26,524 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $74,576. Set against $26,524 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Get the full Notre Dame De Namur University report
Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Arecibo ranked #39 on our 2026 list of the best-value Teaching French Foreign Language schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Arecibo, PR. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,780. Graduates carry a median of $9,117 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $24,539. That is a strong return on a $9,117 median debt. About 38% of those who apply are admitted. See the full Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Arecibo profile
Lindenwood University came in at #40 in this year's value ranking. Based in Saint Charles, MO, Lindenwood University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $21,600 in tuition and fees. Typical Teaching French Foreign Language student debt is $28,663. Lindenwood University alumni report median earnings of $53,278 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $28,663 median debt. Lindenwood University admits about 57% of applicants. See the full Lindenwood University profile
University Of Northern Iowa ranked #41 on our 2026 list of the best-value Teaching French Foreign Language schools. Based in Cedar Falls, IA, University Of Northern Iowa is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,936, compared with $21,712 for out-of-state students. University Of Northern Iowa Teaching French Foreign Language students take on a median of $26,250 in debt. Median earnings reach $55,177 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 93% of those who apply are admitted. See the full University Of Northern Iowa profile
West Chester University Of Pennsylvania landed the #42 spot for value in the United States this year. Based in West Chester, PA, West Chester University Of Pennsylvania is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $10,775 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $22,599. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $61,258. West Chester University Of Pennsylvania admits about 78% of applicants. See the full West Chester University Of Pennsylvania profile
California State University San Bernardino ranked #43 on our 2026 list of the best-value Teaching French Foreign Language schools. Set in San Bernardino, CA, California State University San Bernardino is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $8,088 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $20,688. California State University San Bernardino Teaching French Foreign Language students take on a median of $15,149 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $59,977. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 94%. Read more about California State University San Bernardino
Niagara University offered strong value this year, earning the #44 position. Set in Niagara University, NY, Niagara University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $39,345. Graduates carry a median of $26,208 in student loans. Niagara University alumni report median earnings of $56,196 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 87%. Read more about Niagara University
Liberty University ranked #45 on our 2026 list of the best-value Teaching French Foreign Language schools. Based in Lynchburg, VA, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $16,173. Liberty University Teaching French Foreign Language students take on a median of $27,000 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $44,813. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Roughly 99% of applicants are accepted. Read the full report on Liberty University
Arkansas Tech University came in at #46 in this year's value ranking. Arkansas Tech University is a public school based in Russellville, AR. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,674, with out-of-state students paying around $14,668. Arkansas Tech University Teaching French Foreign Language students take on a median of $23,257 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $41,766 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 96%. Read the full report on Arkansas Tech University
Arizona State University Skysong came in at #47 in this year's value ranking. Arizona State University Skysong is a public school based in Scottsdale, AZ. In-state tuition and fees average $11,627, with out-of-state students paying around $13,925. Typical Teaching French Foreign Language student debt is $23,742. Median earnings reach $62,668 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Arizona State University Skysong admits about 67% of applicants. More on Arizona State University Skysong
San Jose State University ranked #48 on our 2026 list of the best-value Teaching French Foreign Language schools. This public school is set in San Jose, CA. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,410, while out-of-state students pay about $21,010. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $78,988. San Jose State University admits about 85% of applicants. Get the full San Jose State University report
California State University Los Angeles ranked #49 on our 2026 list of the best-value Teaching French Foreign Language schools. California State University Los Angeles is a public school based in Los Angeles, CA. In-state tuition and fees run about $7,164, while out-of-state students pay about $19,764. Students borrow a median of $14,430 to complete their Teaching French Foreign Language program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $59,211. Set against $14,430 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. California State University Los Angeles admits about 91% of applicants. More on California State University Los Angeles
Southeastern University offered strong value this year, earning the #50 position. Southeastern University is a private not-for-profit school based in Lakeland, FL. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $32,950. The median Teaching French Foreign Language program debt is $23,460. Median earnings reach $46,744 ten years out. Set against $23,460 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Southeastern University admits about 53% of applicants. Get the full Southeastern University report
Campbellsville University ranked #51 on our 2026 list of the best-value Teaching French Foreign Language schools. Based in Campbellsville, KY, Campbellsville University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $27,998 in tuition and fees. The median Teaching French Foreign Language program debt is $24,148. Median earnings reach $41,583 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 80% of applicants are accepted. Read the full report on Campbellsville University
Related Teaching French Foreign Language Value Rankings
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- Best Value Teaching French Foreign Language Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Teaching French Foreign Language Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Teaching French Foreign Language Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value 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 the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment — drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 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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