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