French Studies Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 30 colleges and universities across the nation that offer abachelor’s degree in French Studies. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about35% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.9% of French Studies graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of French Studies Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 143 students earned theirFrench Studies majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in French Studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 106 |
| Master’s Degree | 27 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 10 |
Earnings of French Studies Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding abachelor’s degree in French Studies of $54,317 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $37,815 |
| 4 years | $54,317 |
| 5 years | $64,382 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor’s degree in French Studies. About 76.4% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 25 |
| Women | 81 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of French Studies graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 68 | 64.2% |
| Asian | 7 | 6.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 | 10.4% |
| Black or African American | 7 | 6.6% |
| Two or More Races | 8 | 7.5% |
| Race Unknown | 4 | 3.8% |
| International Students | 1 | 0.9% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 0.9% of graduates fall into this category.
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Most Popular French Studies Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 45 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in French Studies. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for French Studies students seeking a bachelor's degree is New York University. This school awarded 23 bachelor's degrees in French Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in French Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their bachelor's degree in French Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Wake Forest University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in French Studies. This school awarded 12 bachelor's degrees in French Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in French Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Wesleyan University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in French Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their bachelor's degree in French Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Bowdoin College is a popular choice for French Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their bachelor's degree in French Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Brown University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in French Studies. This school awarded 9 bachelor's degrees in French Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The College of Wooster comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in French Studies. This school awarded 7 bachelor's degrees in French Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in French Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Davis comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in French Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their bachelor's degree in French Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in French Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Florida is a popular choice for French Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 6 bachelor's degrees in French Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in French Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Emory University is a popular choice for French Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 5 bachelor's degrees in French Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Fordham University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in French Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their bachelor's degree in French Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Tufts University is a popular choice for French Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their bachelor's degree in French Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in French Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Tulane University of Louisiana comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in French Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their bachelor's degree in French Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in French Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Muhlenberg College is a popular choice for French Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their bachelor's degree in French Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Seattle Pacific University is a popular choice for French Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their bachelor's degree in French Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in French Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Portland comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in French Studies. This school awarded 3 bachelor's degrees in French Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Brandeis University is a popular choice for French Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 2 bachelor's degrees in French Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in French Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Colorado College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in French Studies. This school awarded 2 bachelor's degrees in French Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for French Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their bachelor's degree in French Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
SUNY Oneonta is a popular choice for French Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 2 bachelor's degrees in French Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to French Studies that also offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| American/United States Studies/Civilization | 1,156 |
| Asian Studies/Civilization | 705 |
| Regional Studies (US, Canadian, Foreign) | 680 |
| Area Studies, Other | 630 |
| East Asian Studies | 581 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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