by our College Data Analytics Team
[Teaching French Foreign Language](/majors/education/teaching-french-foreign-language/) programs reward a close look at where graduates go on to earn the most. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
College Factual analyzed 7 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying teaching french foreign language schools.
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Below are the schools whose teaching french foreign language graduates go on to earn the most.
Our analysis ranked Monterey Institute Of International Studies the top school for teaching french foreign language graduate earnings in the Far Western Region. Set in the suburb of Monterey, Monterey Institute Of International Studies is a private not-for-profit institution. Teaching French Foreign Language graduates of Monterey Institute Of International Studies earn a median of about $72,136 a year early in their careers.
University Of Hawaii At Manoa produces some of the highest-paid graduates in teaching french foreign language, landing the #2 spot this year. University Of Hawaii At Manoa is a public school located in the city of Honolulu. After graduating, teaching french foreign language degree recipients from University Of Hawaii At Manoa typically earn about $32,425 annually.
A rank of #3 makes Azusa Pacific University one of the highest-paying schools for teaching french foreign language. Located in the suburb of Azusa, Azusa Pacific University is a private not-for-profit institution. Teaching French Foreign Language graduates of Azusa Pacific University earn a median of about $42,492 a year early in their careers.
Portland State University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in teaching french foreign language, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the city of Portland, Portland State University is a public institution. Students who complete the teaching french foreign language program here go on to a median salary of roughly $39,195.
University Of San Francisco produces some of the highest-paid graduates in teaching french foreign language, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the city of San Francisco, University Of San Francisco is a private not-for-profit institution. Teaching French Foreign Language graduates of University Of San Francisco earn a median of about $38,908 a year early in their careers.
University Of Southern California placed #6 among the highest-paying schools for teaching french foreign language. Located in the city of Los Angeles, University Of Southern California is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career teaching french foreign language graduates from University Of Southern California make a median of around $58,536 per year.
Ashford University placed #7 among the highest-paying schools for teaching french foreign language. Set in the city of San Diego, Ashford University is a private for-profit institution. Teaching French Foreign Language graduates of Ashford University earn a median of about $25,954 a year early in their careers.
This ranking is produced by College Factual, 2026 edition. Schools are ranked on the median early-career earnings of their teaching french foreign language graduates, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 7 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
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