College Factual  by our College Data Analytics Team
       Unbiased Factual Guarantee

2027 Best French Language & Literature Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

5 Colleges in the United States
82 French Language & Literature Degrees Awarded
$58,906 Avg Early-Career Salary

French Language & Literature is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 5 schools to find the best for french language & literature students.

What’s on this page:

Best Schools for French Language & Literature in the Middle Atlantic Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall french language & literature education in the Middle Atlantic Region.

Top Schools in French Language & Literature

1
New York University crest
New York University
New York, NY

Leading the list is New York University, our #1 school for french language & literature. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of New York. The six-year graduation rate is 88%. About 15 french language & literature degrees were awarded at New York University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, french language & literature degree recipients from New York University generally make around $64,516. New York University graduates carry a median of $21,897 in student loans. See the full french language & literature program report for New York University

2

A rank of #2 makes Columbia University In The City Of New York one of the top schools for french language & literature. Columbia University In The City Of New York is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. About 96% of students finish within six years. Columbia University In The City Of New York awarded about 19 french language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. French Language & Literature graduates of Columbia University In The City Of New York earn a median of $54,327 early in their careers. Columbia University In The City Of New York graduates carry a median of $20,250 in student loans. Read more about the french language & literature program at Columbia University In The City Of New York

3
Drexel University crest
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

Drexel University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in french language & literature, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Drexel University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Drexel University graduates 78% of students within six years. Drexel University awarded about 10 french language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. French Language & Literature graduates of Drexel University earn a median of $63,106 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $28,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the french language & literature program at Drexel University

4
Princeton University crest
Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

A rank of #4 makes Princeton University one of the top schools for french language & literature. Located in the city of Princeton, Princeton University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. About 98% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 15 french language & literature students who graduated with this degree at Princeton University in the most recent data year. French Language & Literature graduates of Princeton University earn a median of $67,532 early in their careers. Princeton University graduates carry a median of $10,888 in student loans. Read more about the french language & literature program at Princeton University

5

Students looking for a strong french language & literature program will find one at Pennsylvania State University Main Campus, which ranked #5. This very large public university is located in the city of University Park. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 23 french language & literature degrees were awarded at Pennsylvania State University Main Campus in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, french language & literature degree recipients from Pennsylvania State University Main Campus generally make around $45,050. Typical student debt for the program is $23,250. See the full french language & literature program report for Pennsylvania State University Main Campus

Narrow French Language & Literature Schools by State

View All French Language & Literature Rankings >

Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 5 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Popular Reports

College Rankings
Best by Location
Degree Guides by Major
Graduate Programs

Compare Your School Options