Compare 5 Teaching French as a Second or Foreign Language. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $48,222. Top programs: $79,175+.
Teaching French as a Second or Foreign Language programs produce graduates earning between $35,900 and $79,175—a $43K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 5 ranked programs nationally, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional reputation. The school with the highest earnings may surprise you.
Topping the list, CUNY Queens College's program delivers $79,175 in median earnings—nearly double the $35,900 at the bottom of the rankings and well above the $48,222 national average across these programs. A public college in Queens outperforming programs at schools with far bigger reputations is exactly why evaluating programs on their own data—not their school's name—is the only approach that holds up. [Learn how to evaluate programs beyond school prestige →](https://collegeazimuth.com/blog/how-to-evaluate-programs)
Debt burden reveals the full picture. CUNY Queens College graduates borrow just $10,298 in student loans and face a 2.5% payment burden—firmly in the 'Excellent' tier, meaning loan payments are a negligible share of post-grad income. By contrast, Kent State graduates carry a 25.2% student burden, a 'High Risk' profile where income-driven repayment may not even cover accruing interest. Program choice here has real financial consequences.
Highest program earnings: $79,175
Strong outcomes ($79,175) with 64% acceptance rate
2.5% payment burden | Excellent — payment under 8% of discretionary
7.4% family burden | Excellent — payment under 8% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Cuny Queens CollegePublic | $79,175 | 25 | $10,298 | Excellent | $17,680 | Excellent |
| #2 | Liberty UniversityPrivate | $46,899 | 50 | $24,500 | Manageable | $16,398 | Challenging |
| #3 | $39,768 | 31 | $18,500 | Manageable | $30,988 | High | |
| #4 | $39,369 | 18 | — | — | — | — | |
| #5 | $35,900 | 13 | $24,500 | High | $21,394 | 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.
Data based on May 2026 refresh for 2026 rankings, based on Department of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
