Compare 18 French Language and Literature. programs in Texas. Average earnings: $43,812.
With top graduates earning $61,844, 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 $18K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
Trinity University's French Language and Literature program leads with graduates earning $61,844, substantially above the $43,812 average across 18 Texas programs. The University of Texas at Austin follows at $53,437, while Southern Methodist University delivers $52,597—demonstrating that program-level factors drive outcomes more than overall school rankings.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Rice University graduates borrow $11,000 and face just a 6.5% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. For families, University of Houston-Downtown leads with a 14.1% family burden, proving that the best choice depends on who's paying.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Trinity UniversityPrivate | $61,844 | 22 | $22,954 | Good | $19,986 | Manageable |
| #2 | $53,437 | 56 | $20,500 | Good | $26,632 | Challenging | |
| #3 | $52,597 | 38 | $19,500 | Good | $40,025 | High | |
| #4 | $51,915 | 10 | $18,750 | Good | $10,000 | Manageable | |
| #5 | $50,101 | 15 | $21,983 | Good | $19,433 | Challenging | |
| #6 | $47,439 | 39 | $17,527 | Good | $12,313 | Manageable | |
| #7 | Texas Tech UniversityPublic | $46,691 | 33 | $21,500 | Manageable | $23,443 | High |
| #8 | Rice UniversityPrivate | $45,696 | 14 | $11,000 | Excellent | $35,338 | High |
| #9 | $45,112 | 57 | $19,250 | Good | $23,211 | High | |
| #10 | Texas State UniversityPublic | $44,227 | 52 | $21,000 | Manageable | $22,500 | High |
| #11 | $42,963 | 49 | $17,804 | Good | $32,258 | High | |
| #12 | University Of HoustonPublic | $42,573 | 41 | $18,194 | Manageable | $18,072 | High |
| #13 | $41,963 | 17 | $18,000 | Manageable | $11,916 | Challenging | |
| #14 | Texas Christian UniversityPrivate | $37,208 | 16 | $21,500 | Challenging | $54,925 | High |
| #15 | Baylor UniversityPrivate | $34,649 | 25 | $23,000 | High | $50,786 | High |
| #16 | $34,037 | 38 | $12,950 | Manageable | $8,107 | High | |
| #17 | $30,965 | 10 | $15,000 | Challenging | $8,721 | High | |
| #18 | Austin CollegePrivate | $25,194 | 13 | $24,500 | High | $30,413 | 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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