Compare 11 French Language and Literature. programs in Michigan. Average earnings: $42,924.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, French Language and Literature tells a different story. Across 11 programs in Michigan, earnings range from $30,409 to $58,154—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
The data puts University of Michigan-Ann Arbor first, with French Language and Literature graduates earning $58,154. The state average sits at $42,924, yet the top program outperforms the median by $15K. Hope College follows at $52,363, proving smaller institutions can compete with flagship outcomes in specialized fields.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor graduates borrow $19,500 and face just a 7.5% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of their post-grad income, making the top program surprisingly affordable.
Highest program earnings: $58,154
Strong outcomes with 76% acceptance
7.5% payment burden | Excellent
20.9% family burden | Challenging
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $58,154 | 126 | $19,500 | Excellent | $30,250 | Challenging | |
| #2 | Hope CollegePrivate | $52,363 | 22 | $26,800 | Manageable | $48,059 | High |
| #3 | $46,113 | 30 | $23,250 | Manageable | $37,401 | High | |
| #4 | $44,655 | 30 | $26,188 | Manageable | $22,488 | High | |
| #5 | $43,068 | 29 | $27,000 | Challenging | $23,103 | High | |
| #6 | Calvin UniversityPrivate | $41,960 | 40 | $23,250 | Manageable | $33,900 | High |
| #7 | $41,931 | 29 | $24,500 | Manageable | $26,392 | High | |
| #8 | Aquinas CollegePrivate | $40,019 | 14 | $23,000 | Challenging | $24,361 | High |
| #9 | Oakland UniversityPublic | $39,504 | 19 | $22,750 | Challenging | $17,858 | High |
| #10 | $33,993 | 20 | $21,474 | High | $17,287 | High | |
| #11 | $30,409 | 8 | $25,000 | High | $18,264 | High |
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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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