Compare 80 French Language and Literature. programs in the Northeast. Average earnings: $44,248.
French Language and Literature programs produce graduates earning between $52,987 and $74,286—a $21K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 80 ranked programs in the Northeast, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
Boston College's French Language and Literature program leads with graduates earning $74,286, well above the $44,248 regional average. Bucknell University follows at $69,653, while Villanova University rounds out the top three at $69,309. These outcomes reflect program-specific strengths rather than overall school rankings.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Cornell University graduates borrow $14,000 and face just a 4.1% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. Meanwhile, New Jersey City University leads for families with a 15.5% 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 | Boston CollegePrivate | $74,286 | 20 | $19,000 | Excellent | $45,000 | Challenging |
| #2 | Bucknell UniversityPrivate | $69,653 | 42 | $27,000 | Excellent | $62,750 | High |
| #3 | Villanova UniversityPrivate | $69,309 | 29 | $25,874 | Excellent | $40,000 | Challenging |
| #4 | Cornell UniversityPrivate | $69,029 | 36 | $14,000 | Excellent | $38,000 | Manageable |
| #5 | Amherst CollegePrivate | $67,101 | 23 | $13,740 | Excellent | $47,598 | Challenging |
| #6 | Colgate UniversityPrivate | $65,215 | 31 | $15,000 | Excellent | $59,463 | High |
| #7 | College Of The Holy CrossPrivate | $64,858 | 49 | $27,000 | Good | $39,032 | Challenging |
| #8 | Providence CollegePrivate | $62,246 | 16 | $27,000 | Good | $46,300 | High |
| #9 | $61,484 | 62 | $22,763 | Good | $26,243 | Challenging | |
| #10 | Marist CollegePrivate | $59,369 | 9 | $25,000 | Good | $51,958 | High |
| #11 | Suny College At GeneseoPublic | $57,836 | 17 | $19,500 | Excellent | $22,092 | Manageable |
| #12 | Hamilton CollegePrivate | $57,565 | 26 | $17,000 | Excellent | $45,578 | High |
| #13 | Stony Brook UniversityPublic | $57,201 | 19 | $18,228 | Excellent | $21,400 | Manageable |
| #14 | Boston UniversityPrivate | $57,180 | 17 | $23,250 | Good | $39,000 | High |
| #15 | $56,605 | 76 | $22,250 | Good | $28,000 | Challenging | |
| #16 | $56,418 | 31 | $18,750 | Excellent | $23,871 | Challenging | |
| #17 | Connecticut CollegePrivate | $54,483 | 13 | $23,500 | Good | $44,488 | High |
| #18 | Binghamton UniversityPublic | $53,789 | 47 | $18,500 | Good | $27,270 | Challenging |
| #19 | $53,122 | 14 | $18,500 | Good | $13,884 | Manageable | |
| #20 | Dickinson CollegePrivate | $52,987 | 25 | $19,000 | Good | $45,729 | High |
| #21 | $52,733 | 108 | $25,000 | Good | $38,368 | High | |
| #22 | $52,718 | 40 | $21,500 | Good | $35,000 | High | |
| #23 | Fordham UniversityPrivate | $52,464 | 27 | $24,300 | Good | $37,095 | High |
| #24 | $52,354 | 46 | $21,500 | Good | $35,324 | High | |
| #25 | Cuny Queens CollegePublic | $49,930 | 22 | $10,298 | Excellent | $17,680 | Manageable |
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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