2026 Best Value Teaching French Foreign Language Doctoral Degree Schools
Looking for the best-value Teaching French Foreign Language doctoral degree programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 455 schools by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect factors such as tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the strongest return on investment.
To arm you with the information you need, Course Advisor analyzed schools to build 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 Doctoral Degree Schools in the United States
Learn more about these high-value schools below:
University Of South Florida Main Campus tops our 2026 ranking of the best-value Teaching French Foreign Language doctoral degree schools in the United States. University Of South Florida Main Campus is a public school based in Tampa, FL. In-state tuition and fees average $6,410, compared with $17,324 for out-of-state students. The median Teaching French Foreign Language program debt is $21,829. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $57,743. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of South Florida Main Campus admits about 43% of applicants. Read more about University Of South Florida Main Campus
A rank of #2 makes Georgia State University one of the best values in the United States. Located in Atlanta, GA, Georgia State University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $8,664, with out-of-state students paying around $24,840. Graduates carry a median of $26,091 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $47,384. Set against $26,091 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 55%. Read the full report on Georgia State University
Out of the 455 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, New York University landed the #3 spot. This private not-for-profit school is set in New York, NY. Students from in state pay about $62,796 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $21,897 to complete their Teaching French Foreign Language program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $82,509 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $21,897 median debt. Roughly 9% of applicants are accepted. See the full New York University profile
Out of the 455 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, Alliant International University landed the #4 spot. This private for-profit school is set in San Diego, CA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,254. The median Teaching French Foreign Language program debt is $21,234. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $66,666. That is a strong return on a $21,234 median debt. More on Alliant International University
You'll get strong value at University Of Mississippi Main Campus, which ranked #5 this year. This public school is set in University, MS. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,772, while out-of-state students pay about $28,600. Graduates carry a median of $22,444 in student loans. Median earnings reach $50,994 ten years out. Set against $22,444 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 97%. Read the full report on University Of Mississippi Main Campus
University Of Arizona landed the #6 spot for value in the United States this year. This public school is set in Tucson, AZ. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,573, while out-of-state students pay about $39,903. Typical Teaching French Foreign Language student debt is $21,861. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $59,979. Set against $21,861 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Arizona has an acceptance rate of 86%. Get the full University Of Arizona report
University Of Hawaii At Manoa ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best-value Teaching French Foreign Language schools. This public school is set in Honolulu, HI. Students from in state pay about $12,186 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $34,218. University Of Hawaii At Manoa Teaching French Foreign Language students take on a median of $17,750 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $57,624. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Hawaii At Manoa has an acceptance rate of 87%. Read the full report on University Of Hawaii At Manoa
Austin Peay State University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best-value Teaching French Foreign Language schools. Read the full report on Austin Peay State University
Northern Arizona University came in at #9 in this year's value ranking. More on Northern Arizona University
Suny At Fredonia
Suny At Fredonia ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best-value Teaching French Foreign Language schools. More on Suny At Fredonia
Suny At Purchase College came in at #11 in this year's value ranking. See the full Suny At Purchase College profile
Missouri Southern State University placed #12 among the best-value Teaching French Foreign Language schools in the United States. See the full Missouri Southern State University profile
Pennsylvania Western University placed #13 among the best-value Teaching French Foreign Language schools in the United States. Read the full report on Pennsylvania Western University
Southwestern Assemblies Of God University came in at #14 in this year's value ranking. More on Southwestern Assemblies Of God University
The University Of Alabama offered strong value this year, earning the #15 position. More on The University Of Alabama
Valparaiso University ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best-value Teaching French Foreign Language schools. More on Valparaiso University
California State University Stanislaus landed the #17 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full California State University Stanislaus report
Inter American University Of Puerto Rico San German ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best-value Teaching French Foreign Language schools. Read more about Inter American University Of Puerto Rico San German
Saint Marys University Of Minnesota ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best-value Teaching French Foreign Language schools. Read more about Saint Marys University Of Minnesota
Trevecca Nazarene University placed #20 among the best-value Teaching French Foreign Language schools in the United States. Read more about Trevecca Nazarene University
University Of Michigan Dearborn offered strong value this year, earning the #21 position. More on University Of Michigan Dearborn
University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus offered strong value this year, earning the #22 position. Read the full report on University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus
Emmaus Bible College landed the #23 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Emmaus Bible College
Pennsylvania State University Penn State Berks placed #24 among the best-value Teaching French Foreign Language schools in the United States. Get the full Pennsylvania State University Penn State Berks report
University Of Southern Maine offered strong value this year, earning the #25 position. More on University Of Southern Maine
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Teaching French Foreign Language Doctoral Degree Schools in the United States
These schools also delivered strong value this year:
Central Washington University offered strong value this year, earning the #26 position. Read more about Central Washington University
Depaul University came in at #27 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Depaul University
Eastern Michigan University came in at #28 in this year's value ranking. More on Eastern Michigan University
Crown College
Crown College offered strong value this year, earning the #29 position. Read more about Crown College
University Of New Mexico Main Campus ranked #30 on our 2026 list of the best-value Teaching French Foreign Language schools. More on University Of New Mexico Main Campus
University Of Toledo landed the #31 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full University Of Toledo report
Framingham State University placed #32 among the best-value Teaching French Foreign Language schools in the United States. Read the full report on Framingham State University
Oregon State University offered strong value this year, earning the #33 position. More on Oregon State University
Thomas University placed #34 among the best-value Teaching French Foreign Language schools in the United States. Get the full Thomas University report
Westcliff University offered strong value this year, earning the #35 position. More on Westcliff University
Biola University
Biola University landed the #36 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Biola University profile
Harper College
Harper College ranked #37 on our 2026 list of the best-value Teaching French Foreign Language schools. See the full Harper College profile
The University Of Tennessee At Chattanooga came in at #38 in this year's value ranking. Read more about The University Of Tennessee At Chattanooga
University Of Alabama At Huntsville placed #39 among the best-value Teaching French Foreign Language schools in the United States. Read more about University Of Alabama At Huntsville
University Of Arkansas placed #40 among the best-value Teaching French Foreign Language schools in the United States. More on University Of Arkansas
University Of Portland landed the #41 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full University Of Portland profile
Bethel University Minnesota ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best-value Teaching French Foreign Language schools. More on Bethel University Minnesota
College Of Mount Saint Vincent landed the #43 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on College Of Mount Saint Vincent
Rowan University
Rowan University came in at #44 in this year's value ranking. More on Rowan University
Bridgewater State University landed the #45 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Bridgewater State University
Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Guayama landed the #46 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Inter American University Of Puerto Rico Guayama
University Of North Florida came in at #47 in this year's value ranking. Get the full University Of North Florida report
American College Of Education ranked #48 on our 2026 list of the best-value Teaching French Foreign Language schools. Read more about American College Of Education
Ashford University placed #49 among the best-value Teaching French Foreign Language schools in the United States. Read the full report on Ashford University
Dallas Baptist University placed #50 among the best-value Teaching French Foreign Language schools in the United States. See the full Dallas Baptist University profile
Related Teaching French Foreign Language Value Rankings
Compare value rankings at other degree levels:
- Best Value Teaching French Foreign Language Schools (All Levels)
- Best Value Teaching French Foreign Language Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Teaching French Foreign Language Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- 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 Master’s Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Course Advisor (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).