Compare 312 French Language and Literature. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $42,652. Top programs: $74,286+.
French Language and Literature programs produce graduates earning between $59,604 and $74,286—a $15K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 312 ranked programs, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
Boston College's French Language and Literature program leads with graduates earning $74,286, well above the $42,652 average across all programs. Bucknell University follows at $69,653, while Villanova University rounds out the top three at $69,309—showing how program-focused evaluation reveals quality beyond school rankings.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Brigham Young University graduates borrow just $11,069 and face a 3.9% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. Even Boston College, despite higher debt, maintains excellent affordability with just a 5.0% student payment burden.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Boston CollegePrivate | $74,286 | 20 | $19,000 | Excellent | $45,000 | Challenging |
| #2 | Bucknell UniversityPrivate | $69,653 | 42 | $27,000 | Excellent | $62,750 | High |
| #3 | Villanova UniversityPrivate | $69,309 | 29 | $25,874 | Excellent | $40,000 | Challenging |
| #4 | Cornell UniversityPrivate | $69,029 | 36 | $14,000 | Excellent | $38,000 | Manageable |
| #5 | Amherst CollegePrivate | $67,101 | 23 | $13,740 | Excellent | $47,598 | Challenging |
| #6 | Centre CollegePrivate | $65,445 | 27 | $27,000 | Good | $50,378 | High |
| #7 | Wake Forest UniversityPrivate | $65,431 | 27 | $21,500 | Excellent | $30,000 | Manageable |
| #8 | Furman UniversityPrivate | $65,264 | 43 | $23,250 | Excellent | $54,750 | High |
| #9 | Colgate UniversityPrivate | $65,215 | 31 | $15,000 | Excellent | $59,463 | High |
| #10 | University Of Notre DamePrivate | $65,050 | 90 | $19,000 | Excellent | $40,731 | Challenging |
| #11 | Loyola University ChicagoPrivate | $64,939 | 22 | $24,157 | Excellent | $54,045 | High |
| #12 | College Of The Holy CrossPrivate | $64,858 | 49 | $27,000 | Good | $39,032 | Challenging |
| #13 | Georgetown UniversityPrivate | $64,611 | 38 | $15,500 | Excellent | $33,944 | Manageable |
| #14 | University Of RichmondPrivate | $62,541 | 23 | $21,000 | Excellent | $30,512 | Challenging |
| #15 | Providence CollegePrivate | $62,246 | 16 | $27,000 | Good | $46,300 | High |
| #16 | Brigham Young UniversityPrivate | $61,951 | 162 | $11,069 | Excellent | $9,699 | Excellent |
| #17 | Trinity UniversityPrivate | $61,844 | 22 | $22,954 | Good | $19,986 | Manageable |
| #18 | $61,484 | 62 | $22,763 | Good | $26,243 | Challenging | |
| #19 | Wofford CollegePrivate | $60,531 | 29 | $25,732 | Good | $58,390 | High |
| #20 | Duke UniversityPrivate | $59,604 | 18 | $13,000 | Excellent | $27,998 | Manageable |
| #21 | Emory UniversityPrivate | $59,402 | 33 | $18,250 | Excellent | $30,480 | Challenging |
| #22 | Marist CollegePrivate | $59,369 | 9 | $25,000 | Good | $51,958 | High |
| #23 | $58,575 | 146 | $17,500 | Excellent | $28,903 | Challenging | |
| #24 | $58,154 | 126 | $19,500 | Excellent | $30,250 | Challenging | |
| #25 | University Of San DiegoPrivate | $57,954 | 18 | $22,940 | Good | $56,559 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
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