Compare 19 French Language and Literature. programs in Pennsylvania. Average earnings: $40,212.
French Language and Literature programs produce graduates earning between $19,700 and $69,653—a $50K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 19 ranked programs in Pennsylvania, outcomes vary dramatically based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
Bucknell University's French Language and Literature program leads with graduates earning $69,653, followed closely by Villanova at $69,309. The average across all programs is $40,212, yet these outcomes challenge expectations—program-specific factors drive results more than overall school rankings would suggest.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Villanova graduates borrow $25,874 and face just a 7.6% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. For families including parent loans, Villanova still leads with a 21.1% family burden, proving loan payments remain manageable even at private institutions.
Highest program earnings: $69,653
Strong outcomes ($52,733) with 80% acceptance
7.6% payment burden | Excellent
21.1% family burden | Challenging
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Bucknell UniversityPrivate | $69,653 | 42 | $27,000 | Excellent | $62,750 | High |
| #2 | Villanova UniversityPrivate | $69,309 | 29 | $25,874 | Excellent | $40,000 | Challenging |
| #3 | Dickinson CollegePrivate | $52,987 | 25 | $19,000 | Good | $45,729 | High |
| #4 | $52,733 | 108 | $25,000 | Good | $38,368 | High | |
| #5 | Lafayette CollegePrivate | $48,823 | 18 | $16,000 | Good | $59,000 | High |
| #6 | $46,207 | 38 | $24,250 | Manageable | $35,031 | High | |
| #7 | $45,318 | 9 | $24,218 | Manageable | $25,252 | High | |
| #8 | Gettysburg CollegePrivate | $44,068 | 25 | $26,999 | Manageable | $62,000 | High |
| #9 | Temple UniversityPublic | $41,894 | 14 | $24,395 | Manageable | $36,495 | High |
| #10 | Saint Joseph's UniversityPrivate | $39,648 | 18 | $25,500 | Challenging | $42,436 | High |
| #11 | $37,374 | 11 | $26,798 | Challenging | $26,073 | High | |
| #12 | $36,042 | 7 | $23,507 | Challenging | $29,193 | High | |
| #13 | Allegheny CollegePrivate | $32,569 | 14 | $27,000 | High | $30,598 | High |
| #14 | $32,029 | 13 | $25,000 | High | $28,373 | High | |
| #15 | Ursinus CollegePrivate | $25,194 | 9 | $27,000 | High | $59,162 | High |
| #16 | Susquehanna UniversityPrivate | $25,194 | 18 | $27,000 | High | $46,359 | High |
| #17 | $24,421 | 22 | $19,000 | High | $51,114 | High | |
| #18 | Bryn Mawr CollegePrivate | $20,861 | 16 | $25,000 | High | $40,058 | High |
| #19 | $19,700 | 25 | $27,000 | High | $53,440 | 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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