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2026 Best Value French Language & Literature Schools in Pennsylvania

8 Colleges in the United States
$26,866 Avg Student Debt
$65,791 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value French Language & Literature Badge [French Language & Literature](/majors/foreign-languages-linguistics/romance-languages/french-language-literature/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong french language & literature education at a price that pays off.

For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 39 schools to find the best return on investment for french language & literature students.

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2026 Best Value French Language & Literature Schools in Pennsylvania

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

Best Value French Language & Literature Schools

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Leading the list is Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus, our #1 best value for french language & literature in Pennsylvania. Located in the town of Indiana, Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $11,380, with out-of-state students paying around $16,297. Typical student debt for french language & literature graduates is $26,466. Soon after graduation, french language & literature degree recipients from Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus generally make around $37,374. That is a strong return on a $26,466 median debt. Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus admits about 91% of applicants.

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Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Temple University earned it the #2 place for french language & literature. Set in the city of Philadelphia, Temple University is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $23,005, while out-of-state students pay about $38,805. Typical student debt for french language & literature graduates is $26,000. French Language & Literature graduates of Temple University earn a median of $31,297 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,000 median debt. Temple University admits about 80% of applicants.

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Students looking for strong value in french language & literature will find it at University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus, which ranked #3. Set in the city of Pittsburgh, University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $21,926, compared with $41,430 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for french language & literature graduates is $27,000. Early-career french language & literature graduates make about $29,617. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 58%.

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Pennsylvania State University Main Campus came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best value french language & literature schools. Located in the city of University Park, Pennsylvania State University Main Campus is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $20,644, while out-of-state students pay about $41,790. Graduates go on to earn a median of $63,435 ten years after entry. Roughly 61% of applicants are accepted.

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Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

Drexel University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in french language & literature, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the city of Philadelphia, Drexel University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $62,412. French Language & Literature graduates carry a median of $28,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, french language & literature degree recipients from Drexel University generally make around $63,106. Set against $28,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Drexel University admits about 79% of applicants.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 39 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 8 ranked schools only.

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