French Studies programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.
College Factual analyzed 2 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best french studies schools.
The french studies program you select can have a big impact on your future. To help, we created our Best French Studies Schools rankings. Our overall ranking combines our degree-level rankings, weighted by degrees awarded at each level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we have developed a number of rankings, including this Best French Studies Schools list, to help you choose. Want schools in a particular part of the country? Narrow the list by region or state.
To further help you make the college decision, we have developed a unique tool called College Combat that lets you compare schools on the factors that matter most to you.
Best Schools for French Studies in the United States
If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the french studies degrees they offer, see the list below.
Leading the list is Wesleyan University, our #1 school for french studies. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Middletown. About 93% of students finish within six years. About 10 french studies degrees were awarded at Wesleyan University in the most recent year. French Studies graduates of Wesleyan University earn a median of $39,764 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $16,125.
More information about a degree in french studies from Wesleyan University
New York University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in french studies, ranking #2. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of New York. New York University graduates 88% of students within six years. New York University awarded about 19 french studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the french studies program make about $51,233 in their early career. New York University graduates carry a median of $19,250 in student loans.
Read more about the french studies program at New York University
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 2 schools evaluated.
The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
