Compare 13 French Language and Literature. programs in Massachusetts. Average earnings: $51,375.
With top graduates earning $74,286, 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.
Boston College's French Language and Literature program leads with graduates earning $74,286, well above the $51,375 average across Massachusetts programs. Amherst College follows at $67,101, while College of the Holy Cross reaches $64,858—demonstrating that specialized program strength drives outcomes more than overall institutional rankings.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Amherst College graduates borrow $13,740 and face just a 4.2% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. For families including parent loans, UMass Amherst leads with an 18.6% family burden, proving the best choice depends on who's paying.
| 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 | Amherst CollegePrivate | $67,101 | 23 | $13,740 | Excellent | $47,598 | Challenging |
| #3 | College Of The Holy CrossPrivate | $64,858 | 49 | $27,000 | Good | $39,032 | Challenging |
| #4 | $61,484 | 62 | $22,763 | Good | $26,243 | Challenging | |
| #5 | Boston UniversityPrivate | $57,180 | 17 | $23,250 | Good | $39,000 | High |
| #6 | Williams CollegePrivate | $49,644 | 26 | $12,761 | Excellent | $31,178 | Challenging |
| #7 | $48,338 | 13 | $21,974 | Good | $17,163 | Challenging | |
| #8 | Tufts UniversityPrivate | $45,500 | 56 | $16,250 | Good | $38,325 | High |
| #9 | Wellesley CollegePrivate | $44,215 | 28 | $10,000 | Excellent | $38,825 | High |
| #10 | Smith CollegePrivate | $43,192 | 31 | $17,550 | Good | $30,366 | High |
| #11 | Stonehill CollegePrivate | $38,289 | 9 | $25,000 | Challenging | $58,576 | High |
| #12 | $36,941 | 6 | $22,457 | Challenging | $18,544 | High | |
| #13 | Mount Holyoke CollegePrivate | $36,852 | 36 | $22,902 | Challenging | $31,129 | 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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