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? Our ranking highlights 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 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:
No school ranked higher than Teachers College At Columbia University this year in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in New York, NY. 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. This private not-for-profit school is set in Philadelphia, PA. University Of Pennsylvania graduates 96% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $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. Located in Ewing, NJ, The College Of New Jersey is a public institution. The College Of New Jersey graduates 86% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $19,632, with out-of-state students paying around $25,752. The median Teaching French Foreign Language program debt is $24,429. More on The College Of New Jersey
The strong Teaching French Foreign Language programs at New York University earned it the #4 place in the United States. New York University is a private not-for-profit school based in New York, NY. About 88% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $62,796. New York University Teaching French Foreign Language students take on a median of $21,897 in debt. See the full New York University profile
You'll be in good company at University Of Northern Iowa, which ranked #5 this year. Located in Cedar Falls, IA, University Of Northern Iowa is a public institution. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $9,936 in tuition and fees, compared with $21,712 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $26,250 to complete their Teaching French Foreign Language program here. Read more about University Of Northern Iowa
Seattle University landed the #6 spot in the United States this year. Located in Seattle, WA, Seattle University is a private not-for-profit institution. Seattle University graduates 76% of students within six years. 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. Read more about Seattle University
University Of Washington Seattle Campus did well this year, earning the #7 position. University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a public school based in Seattle, WA. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,973, while out-of-state students pay about $43,209. Graduates carry a median of $16,481 in student loans. See the full University Of Washington Seattle Campus profile
Bank Street College Of Education came in at #8 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in New York, NY. See the full Bank Street College Of Education profile
Vanderbilt University landed the #9 spot in the United States this year. Set in Nashville, TN, Vanderbilt University is a private not-for-profit institution. Vanderbilt University posts a six-year graduation rate of 94%. Students from in state pay about $67,498 in tuition and fees. Vanderbilt University Teaching French Foreign Language students take on a median of $13,975 in debt. Read more about Vanderbilt University
University Of Delaware placed #10 among Teaching French Foreign Language schools in the United States. University Of Delaware is a public school based in Newark, DE. The six-year graduation rate is 82%. In-state tuition and fees run about $16,810, 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. Read more about University Of Delaware
Molloy College landed the #11 spot in the United States this year. Molloy College is a private not-for-profit school based in Rockville Centre, NY. Molloy College posts a six-year graduation rate of 70%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $39,790. Typical Teaching French Foreign Language student debt is $27,420. See the full Molloy College profile
Wilkes University landed the #12 spot in the United States this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Wilkes-Barre, PA. Roughly 63% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $43,496. The median Teaching French Foreign Language program debt is $26,601. Read more about Wilkes University
Gonzaga University ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching French Foreign Language schools. Gonzaga University is a private not-for-profit school based in Spokane, WA. Gonzaga University graduates 86% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $55,480. The median Teaching French Foreign Language program debt is $25,188. More on Gonzaga University
University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign came in at #14 in this year's ranking. 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. In-state tuition and fees run about $18,267, compared with $40,096 for out-of-state students. Typical Teaching French Foreign Language student debt is $20,778. Read the full report on University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign
Huntington University did well this year, earning the #15 position. Huntington University is a private not-for-profit school based in Huntington, IN. Roughly 64% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $31,870 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $28,332 to complete their Teaching French Foreign Language program here. Get the full Huntington University report
University Of Southern California placed #16 among Teaching French Foreign Language schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Los Angeles, CA. University Of Southern California posts a six-year graduation rate of 92%. In-state tuition and fees average $71,647. The median Teaching French Foreign Language program debt is $15,625. More on University Of Southern California
Cuny City College placed #17 among Teaching French Foreign Language schools in the United States. This public school is set in New York, NY. The six-year graduation rate is 57%. Students from in state pay about $7,340 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $15,290. Graduates carry a median of $13,389 in student loans. More on Cuny City College
Carthage College did well this year, earning the #18 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Kenosha, WI. Roughly 64% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $38,750. The median Teaching French Foreign Language program debt is $25,708. See the full Carthage College profile
Cuny Hunter College did well this year, earning the #19 position. Located in New York, NY, Cuny Hunter College is a public institution. About 57% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $7,382, with out-of-state students paying around $15,332. Cuny Hunter College Teaching French Foreign Language students take on a median of $11,091 in debt. See the full Cuny Hunter College profile
Brigham Young University Provo came in at #20 in this year's ranking. Located in Provo, UT, Brigham Young University Provo is a private not-for-profit institution. About 81% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $6,688 in tuition and fees. Typical Teaching French Foreign Language student debt is $12,184. Read more about Brigham Young University Provo
St Johns University New York placed #21 among Teaching French Foreign Language schools in the United States. Located in Queens, NY, St Johns University New York is a private not-for-profit institution. About 66% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $53,529. Graduates carry a median of $25,521 in student loans. More on St Johns University New York
Dominican University placed #22 among Teaching French Foreign Language schools in the United States. Based in River Forest, IL, Dominican University is a private not-for-profit institution. Dominican University posts a six-year graduation rate of 55%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $38,828. Graduates carry a median of $26,236 in student loans. Read more about Dominican University
California State University San Bernardino ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching French Foreign Language schools. Located in San Bernardino, CA, California State University San Bernardino is a public institution. California State University San Bernardino graduates 55% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,088, compared with $20,688 for out-of-state students. California State University San Bernardino Teaching French Foreign Language students take on a median of $15,149 in debt. More on California State University San Bernardino
Stony Brook University ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching French Foreign Language schools. Stony Brook University is a public school based in Stony Brook, NY. Roughly 76% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,931, compared with $32,741 for out-of-state students. Stony Brook University Teaching French Foreign Language students take on a median of $20,537 in debt. Read the full report on Stony Brook University
Western Governors University placed #25 among Teaching French Foreign Language schools in the United States. Located in Salt Lake City, UT, Western Governors University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 46% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,658. Western Governors University Teaching French Foreign Language students take on a median of $23,277 in debt. More 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 placed #26 among Teaching French Foreign Language schools in the United States. Set in Washington, DC, American University is a private not-for-profit institution. American University posts a six-year graduation rate of 76%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $58,771. Graduates carry a median of $24,139 in student loans. Read more about American University
San Jose State University ranked #27 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching French Foreign Language schools. Located in San Jose, CA, San Jose State University is a public institution. San Jose State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 69%. Students from in state pay about $8,410 in tuition and fees, compared with $21,010 for out-of-state students. Read more about San Jose State University
Fairfield University ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching French Foreign Language schools. Located in Fairfield, CT, Fairfield University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 84% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $58,400. Typical Teaching French Foreign Language student debt is $26,687. More on Fairfield University
Pace University New York did well this year, earning the #29 position. Located in New York, NY, Pace University New York is a private not-for-profit institution. Pace University New York posts a six-year graduation rate of 60%. Students from in state pay about $53,510 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $25,670 in student loans. Read the full report on Pace University New York
University Of Georgia ranked #30 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching French Foreign Language schools. This public school is set in Athens, GA. University Of Georgia posts a six-year graduation rate of 90%. In-state tuition and fees average $11,450, while out-of-state students pay about $31,688. Typical Teaching French Foreign Language student debt is $21,792. Get the full University Of Georgia report
Adelphi University landed the #31 spot in the United States this year. Located in Garden City, NY, Adelphi University is a private not-for-profit institution. 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. More on Adelphi University
Boston University landed the #32 spot in the United States this year. Set in Boston, MA, Boston University is a private not-for-profit institution. Boston University graduates 89% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $68,102. Typical Teaching French Foreign Language student debt is $25,232. Read the full report on Boston University
West Chester University Of Pennsylvania landed the #33 spot in the United States this year. Set in West Chester, PA, West Chester University Of Pennsylvania is a public institution. West Chester University Of Pennsylvania posts a six-year graduation rate of 70%. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,775, while out-of-state students pay about $22,599. Read the full report on West Chester University Of Pennsylvania
Fordham University came in at #34 in this year's ranking. Based in Bronx, NY, Fordham University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 82% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $64,470. The median Teaching French Foreign Language program debt is $25,643. More on Fordham University
Notre Dame De Namur University did well this year, earning the #35 position. Based in Belmont, CA, Notre Dame De Namur University is a private not-for-profit institution. Notre Dame De Namur University graduates 7% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,792. Students borrow a median of $26,524 to complete their Teaching French Foreign Language program here. Get the full Notre Dame De Namur University report
Cuny Queens College ranked #36 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching French Foreign Language schools. Set in Queens, NY, Cuny Queens College is a public institution. Roughly 53% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $7,538, while out-of-state students pay about $15,488. Typical Teaching French Foreign Language student debt is $12,157. Get the full Cuny Queens College report
Holy Family University came in at #37 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Philadelphia, PA. About 60% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $35,330 in tuition and fees. The median Teaching French Foreign Language program debt is $26,562. Get the full Holy Family University report
Pepperdine University did well this year, earning the #38 position. Based in Malibu, CA, Pepperdine University is a private not-for-profit institution. Pepperdine University posts a six-year graduation rate of 83%. In-state tuition and fees run about $69,918. The median Teaching French Foreign Language program debt is $23,645. See the full Pepperdine University profile
University Of Rochester landed the #39 spot in the United States this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Rochester, NY. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $67,080. Typical Teaching French Foreign Language student debt is $21,517. Read the full report on University Of Rochester
Michigan State University did well this year, earning the #40 position. Michigan State University is a public school based in East Lansing, MI. Roughly 81% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $18,079, while out-of-state students pay about $44,850. Students borrow a median of $25,213 to complete their Teaching French Foreign Language program here. Get the full Michigan State University report
California State University Los Angeles placed #41 among Teaching French Foreign Language schools in the United States. Set in Los Angeles, CA, California State University Los Angeles is a public institution. California State University Los Angeles graduates 53% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,164, while out-of-state students pay about $19,764. Graduates carry a median of $14,430 in student loans. See the full California State University Los Angeles profile
Mcdaniel College placed #42 among Teaching French Foreign Language schools in the United States. Set in Westminster, MD, Mcdaniel College is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 63%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $52,081. Students borrow a median of $23,247 to complete their Teaching French Foreign Language program here. More on Mcdaniel College
Cuny Lehman College did well this year, earning the #43 position. This public school is set in Bronx, NY. Cuny Lehman College posts a six-year graduation rate of 51%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,410, with out-of-state students paying around $15,360. The median Teaching French Foreign Language program debt is $13,213. Read the full report on Cuny Lehman College
University Of San Diego landed the #44 spot in the United States this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in San Diego, CA. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. 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 landed the #45 spot in the United States this year. Buena Vista University is a private not-for-profit school based in Storm Lake, IA. The six-year graduation rate is 62%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $41,798. The median Teaching French Foreign Language program debt is $29,317. See the full Buena Vista University profile
University Of Wisconsin River Falls ranked #46 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching French Foreign Language schools. This public school is set in River Falls, WI. University Of Wisconsin River Falls posts a six-year graduation rate of 57%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,008, while out-of-state students pay about $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
Touro College placed #47 among Teaching French Foreign Language schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in New York, NY. Touro College graduates 76% of students within six years. 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 ranked #48 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching French Foreign Language schools. Located in Pittsburgh, PA, Duquesne University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 77% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $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 landed the #49 spot in the United States this year. Based in Baltimore, MD, University Of Maryland Baltimore County is a public institution. About 69% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $13,256 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $31,225. Graduates carry a median of $21,331 in student loans. Get the full University Of Maryland Baltimore County report
Grand Canyon University came in at #50 in this year's ranking. Based in Phoenix, AZ, Grand Canyon University is a private for-profit institution. Grand Canyon University graduates 44% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $18,508. Graduates carry a median of $30,027 in student loans. See the full Grand Canyon University profile
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Course Advisor (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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