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2026 Best French Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

4 Colleges in the United States
23 French Studies Degrees Awarded
$51,233 Avg Early-Career Salary

French Studies 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.

College Factual analyzed 10 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best french studies schools.

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Best Schools for French Studies in the Middle Atlantic Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall french studies education in the Middle Atlantic Region.

Top Schools in French Studies

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New York University
New York, NY

New York University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in french studies. New York University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. The six-year graduation rate is 88%. About 23 french studies degrees were awarded at New York University in the most recent 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. More information about a degree in french studies from New York University

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 10 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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