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2026 Best Teaching English or French Schools in the New England Region

8 Colleges in the United States
400 Teaching English or French Degrees Awarded
$52,878 Avg Early-Career Salary

Teaching English or French degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 29 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for teaching english or french students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Teaching English or French in the New England Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall teaching english or french education in the New England Region.

Top Schools in Teaching English or French

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University Of Massachusetts Amherst tops our 2026 ranking of the best teaching english or french schools. Located in the city of Amherst, University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a very large public university. University Of Massachusetts Amherst graduates 83% of students within six years. There were roughly 19 teaching english or french students who graduated with this degree at University Of Massachusetts Amherst in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, teaching english or french degree recipients from University Of Massachusetts Amherst generally make around $53,543. Typical student debt for the program is $25,234. Get the full teaching english or french details for University Of Massachusetts Amherst

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Boston University
Boston, MA

Boston University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in teaching english or french, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Boston, Boston University is a very large private not-for-profit university. About 89% of students finish within six years. About 19 teaching english or french degrees were awarded at Boston University in the most recent year. Graduates of the teaching english or french program make about $63,598 in their early career. Boston University graduates carry a median of $25,232 in student loans. See the full teaching english or french program report for Boston University

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A rank of #3 makes Worcester State University one of the top schools for teaching english or french. Worcester State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Worcester. Roughly 62% of students complete a degree within six years here. Worcester State University awarded about 11 teaching english or french degrees in the most recent data year. Teaching English Or French graduates of Worcester State University earn a median of $45,297 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $24,451. More information about a degree in teaching english or french from Worcester State University

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University Of Rhode Island came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best teaching english or french schools. Set in the suburb of Kingston, University Of Rhode Island is a very large public institution. University Of Rhode Island graduates 72% of students within six years. About 22 teaching english or french degrees were awarded at University Of Rhode Island in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, teaching english or french degree recipients from University Of Rhode Island generally make around $57,884. University Of Rhode Island graduates carry a median of $23,432 in student loans. More information about a degree in teaching english or french from University Of Rhode Island

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Merrimack College
North Andover, MA

A rank of #5 makes Merrimack College one of the top schools for teaching english or french. Set in the suburb of North Andover, Merrimack College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 70% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 19 teaching english or french degrees were awarded at Merrimack College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, teaching english or french degree recipients from Merrimack College generally make around $50,506. Students borrow a median of $26,913 to complete this degree. See the full teaching english or french program report for Merrimack College

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Salem State University landed the #6 spot for teaching english or french this year. Salem State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Salem. About 50% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 20 teaching english or french students who graduated with this degree at Salem State University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their teaching english or french degree from Salem State University earn around $53,757 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $27,176 to complete this degree. Get the full teaching english or french details for Salem State University

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Rhode Island College
Providence, RI

Rhode Island College earned the #7 position for teaching english or french this year. This large public university is located in the suburb of Providence. Roughly 48% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 18 teaching english or french students who graduated with this degree at Rhode Island College in the most recent data year. Teaching English Or French graduates of Rhode Island College earn a median of $67,621 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,394 to complete this degree. Read more about the teaching english or french program at Rhode Island College

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Lesley University
Cambridge, MA

Lesley University placed #8 among the best teaching english or french schools. Located in the city of Cambridge, Lesley University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. There were roughly 10 teaching english or french students who graduated with this degree at Lesley University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the teaching english or french program make about $48,287 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $24,818 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in teaching english or french from Lesley University

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Bridgewater State University placed #9 among the best teaching english or french schools. Located in the suburb of Bridgewater, Bridgewater State University is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 53%. About 39 teaching english or french degrees were awarded at Bridgewater State University in the most recent year. Teaching English Or French graduates of Bridgewater State University earn a median of $60,180 early in their careers. Bridgewater State University graduates carry a median of $26,549 in student loans. Get the full teaching english or french details for Bridgewater State University

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Southern New Hampshire University earned the #10 position for teaching english or french this year. Southern New Hampshire University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Manchester. Roughly 44% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 110 teaching english or french degrees were awarded at Southern New Hampshire University in the most recent year. Teaching English Or French graduates of Southern New Hampshire University earn a median of $53,211 early in their careers. Southern New Hampshire University graduates carry a median of $29,103 in student loans. More information about a degree in teaching english or french from Southern New Hampshire University

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University Of Southern Maine ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best teaching english or french schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Portland. About 40% of students finish within six years. University Of Southern Maine awarded about 68 teaching english or french degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, teaching english or french degree recipients from University Of Southern Maine generally make around $47,003. Students borrow a median of $23,593 to complete this degree. Get the full teaching english or french details for University Of Southern Maine

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Framingham State University came in at #12 for teaching english or french this year. Set in the city of Framingham, Framingham State University is a moderately-sized public institution. Roughly 48% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 23 teaching english or french students who graduated with this degree at Framingham State University in the most recent data year. Teaching English Or French graduates of Framingham State University earn a median of $57,240 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,872. Get the full teaching english or french details for Framingham State University

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Cambridge College
Boston, MA

Cambridge College placed #13 among the best teaching english or french schools. Set in the city of Boston, Cambridge College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 12%. Cambridge College awarded about 22 teaching english or french degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the teaching english or french program make about $29,283 in their early career. Cambridge College graduates carry a median of $29,776 in student loans. Read more about the teaching english or french program at Cambridge College

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 29 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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