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2026 Best Value French Studies Schools in Massachusetts

[French Studies](/majors/ethnic-cultural-gender-studies/area-studies/french-studies/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 5 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for french studies students.

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• Best Value French Studies Schools in Massachusetts

2026 Best Value French Studies Schools in Massachusetts

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the french studies degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value French Studies Schools

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Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA

$67,176 In-State Tuition & Fees

$9,525 Avg Student Debt

$84,803 Median Earnings (10yr)

Our analysis ranked Wellesley College the best value for a degree in french studies in Massachusetts. Located in the suburb of Wellesley, Wellesley College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $67,176. Typical student debt for french studies graduates is $9,525. Soon after graduation, french studies degree recipients from Wellesley College generally make around $48,902. Set against $9,525 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 14% of applicants are accepted.

2

Brandeis University
Waltham, MA

$68,080 In-State Tuition & Fees

$26,000 Avg Student Debt

$77,231 Median Earnings (10yr)

A rank of #2 makes Brandeis University one of the best values for french studies. Located in the city of Waltham, Brandeis University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $68,080. Typical student debt for french studies graduates is $26,000. Soon after graduation, french studies degree recipients from Brandeis University generally make around $47,783. Set against $26,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Brandeis University admits about 40% of applicants.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 5 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.

• 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.