Compare 8 French Language and Literature. programs in Kentucky. Average earnings: $40,021.
With top graduates earning $65,445, French Language and Literature stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $23K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
Centre College's French Language and Literature program leads with graduates earning $65,445, well above the state average of $40,021. Transylvania University follows at $48,894, while University of Kentucky places third at $42,349. This variation demonstrates how program-specific factors drive outcomes more than overall institutional rankings.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Centre College graduates borrow $27,000 and face just an 8.6% payment burden, landing in the 'Good' category. With a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.41, graduates can pay off their student loans with about five months of salary.
Highest program earnings: $65,445
Strong outcomes with 54% acceptance
8.6% payment burden | Good - payment 8-12% of discretionary
27.2% family burden | High burden - payment over 25% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Centre CollegePrivate | $65,445 | 27 | $27,000 | Good | $50,378 | High |
| #2 | Transylvania UniversityPrivate | $48,894 | 11 | $27,000 | Manageable | $53,813 | High |
| #3 | University Of KentuckyPublic | $42,349 | 26 | $22,500 | Manageable | $30,006 | High |
| #4 | $40,847 | 22 | $22,500 | Manageable | $14,685 | High | |
| #5 | $38,627 | 32 | $22,095 | Challenging | $18,310 | High | |
| #6 | University Of LouisvillePublic | $37,077 | 22 | $20,500 | Challenging | $20,717 | High |
| #7 | Berea CollegePrivate | $23,579 | 11 | $3,591 | High | $0 | High |
| #8 | $23,351 | 10 | $23,000 | High | $14,877 | 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.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
