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