2026 Best French Language & Literature Schools in Texas

French Language & Literature programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 17 schools to find the best for french language & literature students.

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• Best French Language & Literature Schools in Texas

Best Schools for French Language & Literature in Texas

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall french language & literature education in Texas.

Top Schools in French Language & Literature

1

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

12 French Language & Literature Degrees Awarded

$57,858 Median Starting Salary

Southern Methodist University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in french language & literature. Set in the suburb of Dallas, Southern Methodist University is a large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. About 12 french language & literature degrees were awarded at Southern Methodist University in the most recent year. Graduates of the french language & literature program make about $57,858 in their early career. Southern Methodist University graduates carry a median of $19,730 in student loans. Read more about the french language & literature program at Southern Methodist University

2

Austin Community College District
Austin, TX

Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type

12 French Language & Literature Degrees Awarded

$30,111 Median Starting Salary

Austin Community College District is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in french language & literature, ranking #2. Austin Community College District is a very large public school located in the city of Austin. There were roughly 12 french language & literature students who graduated with this degree at Austin Community College District in the most recent data year. Graduates of the french language & literature program make about $30,111 in their early career. Austin Community College District graduates carry a median of $14,125 in student loans. Read more about the french language & literature program at Austin Community College District

Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 17 schools evaluated.

• 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.