Compare 32 French Language and Literature. programs in California. Average earnings: $41,669.
French Language and Literature programs produce graduates earning between $39,961 and $57,954—an $18K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 32 ranked programs in California, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
University of San Diego's French Language and Literature program leads with graduates earning $57,954, followed by University of Redlands at $57,040. The average across California programs is $41,669, yet these smaller private programs outperform expectations while UCLA—despite its 9% admission rate—ranks third at $55,337.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. UCLA graduates borrow $14,000 and face just a 5.9% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. University of San Diego leads in earnings but carries an 8.9% student burden, still rated 'Good' and easily manageable for most graduates.
Highest program earnings: $57,954
Strong outcomes with 81% acceptance
5.9% payment burden | Excellent
13.3% family burden | Manageable
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | University Of San DiegoPrivate | $57,954 | 18 | $22,940 | Good | $56,559 | High |
| #2 | University Of RedlandsPrivate | $57,040 | 18 | $26,000 | Good | $28,208 | Challenging |
| #3 | $55,337 | 87 | $14,000 | Excellent | $26,176 | Challenging | |
| #4 | University Of The PacificPrivate | $55,111 | 5 | $19,500 | Good | $50,438 | High |
| #5 | $54,630 | 40 | $18,000 | Excellent | $31,803 | Challenging | |
| #6 | $51,964 | 83 | $14,715 | Excellent | $12,000 | Manageable | |
| #7 | $50,767 | 80 | $13,000 | Excellent | $28,508 | Challenging | |
| #8 | $49,027 | 71 | $13,993 | Excellent | $26,465 | Challenging | |
| #9 | $48,341 | 42 | $15,000 | Excellent | $16,507 | Challenging | |
| #10 | $48,022 | 63 | $17,500 | Good | $18,275 | Challenging | |
| #11 | Sonoma State UniversityPublic | $47,891 | 43 | $16,705 | Good | $27,986 | High |
| #12 | $46,707 | 31 | $15,371 | Good | $19,732 | Challenging | |
| #13 | $46,076 | 32 | $16,552 | Good | $17,585 | Challenging | |
| #14 | $44,397 | 29 | $13,750 | Good | $16,538 | Challenging | |
| #15 | $44,184 | 27 | $15,000 | Good | $22,665 | High | |
| #16 | $42,942 | 135 | $13,000 | Good | $25,733 | High | |
| #17 | $42,858 | 61 | $14,505 | Good | $12,050 | Challenging | |
| #18 | $41,926 | 52 | $14,289 | Good | $15,177 | Challenging | |
| #19 | Whittier CollegePrivate | $40,402 | 9 | $24,937 | Challenging | $36,148 | High |
| #20 | $39,961 | 24 | $13,872 | Good | $13,522 | Challenging | |
| #21 | $38,757 | 38 | $17,350 | Manageable | $18,031 | High | |
| #22 | $38,289 | 11 | $15,000 | Manageable | $22,033 | High | |
| #23 | $37,950 | 96 | $15,000 | Manageable | $25,565 | High | |
| #24 | $37,933 | 22 | $13,000 | Good | $12,526 | Challenging | |
| #25 | $36,201 | 17 | $18,000 | Challenging | $18,257 | High |
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