Compare 68 French Language and Literature. programs in the West. Average earnings: $41,964.
The highest-earning French Language and Literature program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $15K earnings gap across 68 programs in the West, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
Brigham Young University's French Language and Literature program leads with graduates earning $61,951, well above the regional average of $41,964. Utah State University follows at $57,396, demonstrating that strong outcomes aren't limited to highly selective institutions—Utah State accepts 94% of applicants.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Brigham Young University graduates borrow $11,069 and face just a 3.9% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of their post-grad income.
Highest program earnings: $61,951
Strong outcomes with 69% acceptance
3.9% payment burden | Excellent - payment under 8% of discretionary
7.7% family burden | Excellent - payment under 8% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Brigham Young UniversityPrivate | $61,951 | 162 | $11,069 | Excellent | $9,699 | Excellent |
| #2 | University Of San DiegoPrivate | $57,954 | 18 | $22,940 | Good | $56,559 | High |
| #3 | Utah State UniversityPublic | $57,396 | 33 | $14,340 | Excellent | $13,923 | Good |
| #4 | $57,251 | 50 | $19,500 | Excellent | $46,340 | High | |
| #5 | University Of RedlandsPrivate | $57,040 | 18 | $26,000 | Good | $28,208 | Challenging |
| #6 | $55,337 | 87 | $14,000 | Excellent | $26,176 | Challenging | |
| #7 | University Of Puget SoundPrivate | $55,125 | 20 | $25,000 | Good | $52,058 | High |
| #8 | University Of The PacificPrivate | $55,111 | 5 | $19,500 | Good | $50,438 | High |
| #9 | $54,630 | 40 | $18,000 | Excellent | $31,803 | Challenging | |
| #10 | $52,002 | 23 | $18,500 | Good | $30,988 | High | |
| #11 | $51,964 | 83 | $14,715 | Excellent | $12,000 | Manageable | |
| #12 | $50,962 | 25 | $19,500 | Good | $29,968 | High | |
| #13 | $50,767 | 80 | $13,000 | Excellent | $28,508 | Challenging | |
| #14 | University Of UtahPublic | $49,166 | 33 | $19,000 | Good | $18,886 | Challenging |
| #15 | $49,027 | 71 | $13,993 | Excellent | $26,465 | Challenging | |
| #16 | University Of IdahoPublic | $48,563 | 20 | $21,982 | Good | $21,162 | Challenging |
| #17 | $48,341 | 42 | $15,000 | Excellent | $16,507 | Challenging | |
| #18 | $48,022 | 63 | $17,500 | Good | $18,275 | Challenging | |
| #19 | Sonoma State UniversityPublic | $47,891 | 43 | $16,705 | Good | $27,986 | High |
| #20 | University Of PortlandPrivate | $47,336 | 30 | $21,370 | Good | $57,555 | High |
| #21 | $46,896 | 68 | $14,615 | Good | $24,883 | Challenging | |
| #22 | $46,707 | 31 | $15,371 | Good | $19,732 | Challenging | |
| #23 | $46,076 | 32 | $16,552 | Good | $17,585 | Challenging | |
| #24 | $45,995 | 102 | $18,450 | Good | $13,000 | Challenging | |
| #25 | Utah Valley UniversityPublic | $44,971 | 18 | $14,750 | Good | $9,582 | 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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