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2026 Best French Language & Literature Schools in the New England Region

10 Colleges in the United States
69 French Language & Literature Degrees Awarded
$49,818 Avg Early-Career Salary

French Language & Literature programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their french language & literature programs.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 49 schools to find the best for french language & literature students.

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Best Schools for French Language & Literature in the New England Region

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

Top Schools in French Language & Literature

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No school ranked higher than University Of Massachusetts Amherst this year for french language & literature. University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a very large public school located in the city of Amherst. The six-year graduation rate is 83%. University Of Massachusetts Amherst awarded about 10 french language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, french language & literature degree recipients from University Of Massachusetts Amherst generally make around $53,543. Students borrow a median of $25,234 to complete this degree. Read more about the french language & literature program at University Of Massachusetts Amherst

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A rank of #2 makes University Of Rhode Island one of the top schools for french language & literature. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Kingston. About 72% of students finish within six years. About 18 french language & literature degrees were awarded at University Of Rhode Island in the most recent year. Graduates of the french language & literature program make about $59,220 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,975. More information about a degree in french language & literature from University Of Rhode Island

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University Of Connecticut is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in french language & literature, ranking #3. This very large public university is located in the town of Storrs. About 83% of students finish within six years. About 10 french language & literature degrees were awarded at University Of Connecticut in the most recent year. French Language & Literature graduates of University Of Connecticut earn a median of $32,795 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $24,377 to complete this degree. Read more about the french language & literature program at University Of Connecticut

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Middlebury College
Middlebury, VT

A rank of #4 makes Middlebury College one of the top schools for french language & literature. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Middlebury. Middlebury College graduates 91% of students within six years. Middlebury College awarded about 31 french language & literature degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their french language & literature degree from Middlebury College earn around $53,716 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $15,948. See the full french language & literature program report for Middlebury College

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 49 schools evaluated.

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