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2024 Best Teaching English or French Schools

182 Colleges in the United States
5,525 English or French Degrees Awarded
$47,298 Avg Early-Career Salary
Teaching English or French is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #140 most popular degree program in the country. As a result, there are many college that offer the degree, making your choice of school a hard one.

For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 182 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for teaching english or french students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 5,525 degrees in teaching english or french to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Teaching English or French School

Best Teaching English or French Schools Your choice of teaching english or french school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Teaching English or French School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Teaching English or French Rankings by Degree Level

Associate Degrees in English or French
Bachelor's Degrees in English or French
Master's Degrees in English or French
Doctor's Degrees in English or French

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Teaching English or French Schools list, to help you choose the best school for you. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.

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Best Schools for Teaching English or French in the United States

If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the english or french degrees they offer, see the list below. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

25 Top Schools in English or French

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
48 English or French Degrees Awarded
8.3% Growth in Graduates

Teachers College at Columbia University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in teaching english or french. Located in the city of New York, Teachers College is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #12 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Teachers College is a great university overall.

There were approximately 48 teaching english or french students who graduated with this degree at Teachers College in the most recent data year. Those teaching english or french students who get their degree from Teachers College at Columbia University earn $17,404 more than the average english or french student.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
75 English or French Degrees Awarded
14.7% Growth in Graduates

New York University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in teaching english or french. Located in the large city of New York, NYU is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #27 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means NYU is a great university overall.

There were approximately 75 teaching english or french students who graduated with this degree at NYU in the most recent data year. Teaching English or French degree recipients from New York University receive an earnings boost of about $15,031 above the typical earnings of teaching english or french graduates.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In PA
68 English or French Degrees Awarded

It's difficult to beat University of Pennsylvania if you want to pursue a degree in teaching english or french. Located in the city of Philadelphia, UPenn is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #4 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UPenn is a great university overall.

There were roughly 68 teaching english or french students who graduated with this degree at UPenn in the most recent year we have data available.

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4
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
71 English or French Degrees Awarded
$68,077 Median Starting Salary

It's hard to beat The City College of New York if you want to pursue a degree in teaching english or french. Located in the city of New York, CCNY is a public college with a fairly large student population. This college ranks 40th out of 142 schools for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were roughly 71 teaching english or french students who graduated with this degree at CCNY in the most recent data year. Those teaching english or french students who get their degree from The City College of New York earn $20,779 more than the standard english or french grad.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
79 English or French Degrees Awarded
$43,457 Median Starting Salary

USC is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Los Angeles. A Best Colleges rank of #11 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means USC is a great university overall.

There were approximately 79 teaching english or french students who graduated with this degree at USC in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the english or french program make an average of $43,457 in their early career salary.

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Queens College
Queens, NY
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
82 English or French Degrees Awarded
28.0% Growth in Graduates

Located in the large city of Queens, QC is a public college with a fairly large student population. This college ranks 26th out of 142 schools for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were roughly 82 teaching english or french students who graduated with this degree at QC in the most recent year we have data available. Teaching English or French degree recipients from Queens College get an earnings boost of about $21,617 above the typical income of teaching english or french majors.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
$35,795 Median Starting Salary
$25,335 Median Student Debt

Located in the small city of Cedar Falls, UNI is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. This university ranks 4th out of 40 colleges for overall quality in the state of Iowa.

There were roughly 24 teaching english or french students who graduated with this degree at UNI in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the english or french program earn an average of $35,795 in their early career salary.

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8
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In NJ
52 English or French Degrees Awarded

Located in the large suburb of Ewing, TCNJ is a public college with a moderately-sized student population. This college ranks 5th out of 44 schools for overall quality in the state of New Jersey.

There were roughly 52 teaching english or french students who graduated with this degree at TCNJ in the most recent data year.

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Hunter College
New York, NY
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
54 English or French Degrees Awarded
$81,258 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of New York, Hunter is a public college with a very large student population. This college ranks 19th out of 142 colleges for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were approximately 54 teaching english or french students who graduated with this degree at Hunter in the most recent year we have data available. Teaching English or French degree recipients from Hunter College receive an earnings boost of approximately $33,960 over the average earnings of teaching english or french graduates.

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Seattle U is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Seattle. A Best Colleges rank of #155 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Seattle U is a great university overall.More information about a degree in teaching english or french from Seattle University

10
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
420 English or French Degrees Awarded
$53,771 Median Starting Salary

WGU is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Salt Lake City. A Best Colleges rank of #146 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means WGU is a great university overall.

There were about 420 teaching english or french students who graduated with this degree at WGU in the most recent year we have data available. Teaching English or French degree recipients from Western Governors University get an earnings boost of about $6,473 over the typical earnings of teaching english or french majors.

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Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
37 English or French Degrees Awarded
13.5% Growth in Graduates

Located in the suburb of Stony Brook, SUNY Stony Brook is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 18th out of 142 colleges for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were roughly 37 teaching english or french students who graduated with this degree at SUNY Stony Brook in the most recent data year. Those teaching english or french students who get their degree from Stony Brook University earn $16,399 more than the typical english or french grad.

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12
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In TN
40.0% Growth in Graduates

Vanderbilt is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Nashville. A Best Colleges rank of #19 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Vanderbilt is a great university overall.

There were roughly 25 teaching english or french students who graduated with this degree at Vanderbilt in the most recent data year.

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Hamline University
Saint Paul, MN
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
75 English or French Degrees Awarded
$36,981 Median Starting Salary

Located in the large city of Saint Paul, Hamline is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 14th out of 52 colleges for overall quality in the state of Minnesota.

There were about 75 teaching english or french students who graduated with this degree at Hamline in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the english or french program make an average of $36,981 for their early career.

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14
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In WA

Located in the large city of Seattle, UW Seattle is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #37 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UW Seattle is a great university overall.

There were approximately 5 teaching english or french students who graduated with this degree at UW Seattle in the most recent year we have data available.

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15
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In MA

Boston U is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Boston. A Best Colleges rank of #54 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Boston U is a great university overall.

There were about 22 teaching english or french students who graduated with this degree at Boston U in the most recent data year.

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Webster University
Saint Louis, MO
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
48 English or French Degrees Awarded
$47,685 Median Starting Salary

Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, Webster is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population. This university ranks 6th out of 48 colleges for overall quality in the state of Missouri.

There were approximately 48 teaching english or french students who graduated with this degree at Webster in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the english or french program earn around $47,685 for their early career.

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17
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
39 English or French Degrees Awarded
56.4% Growth in Graduates

Lehman is a large public college located in the large city of Bronx. This college ranks 57th out of 142 schools for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were roughly 39 teaching english or french students who graduated with this degree at Lehman in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the teaching english or french major at Lehman College earn $24,419 more than the standard graduate with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
12th Most Popular In CA
71.4% Growth in Graduates

USD is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of San Diego. A Best Colleges rank of #187 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means USD is a great university overall.

There were about 14 teaching english or french students who graduated with this degree at USD in the most recent year we have data available.

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19
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
48 English or French Degrees Awarded
16.7% Growth in Graduates

UH Manoa is a fairly large public university located in the city of Honolulu. This university ranks 2nd out of 12 schools for overall quality in the state of Hawaii.

There were roughly 48 teaching english or french students who graduated with this degree at UH Manoa in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduation, english or french degree recipients usually make an average of $17,290 in their early careers.

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20
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
28th Most Popular In NY
30.0% Growth in Graduates

Located in the city of New York, Bank Street College of Education is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

There were about 10 teaching english or french students who graduated with this degree at Bank Street College of Education in the most recent data year.

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Touro College
New York, NY
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
77 English or French Degrees Awarded
28.6% Growth in Graduates

Located in the large city of New York, Touro is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population. This college ranks 31st out of 142 colleges for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were about 77 teaching english or french students who graduated with this degree at Touro in the most recent data year. Teaching English or French degree recipients from Touro College get an earnings boost of approximately $22,031 over the typical earnings of teaching english or french graduates.

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22
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
54 English or French Degrees Awarded
$47,975 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Birmingham, UAB is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 5th out of 40 schools for overall quality in the state of Alabama.

There were about 54 teaching english or french students who graduated with this degree at UAB in the most recent data year. After graduation, english or french degree recipients generally make about $47,975 at the beginning of their careers.

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23
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In MN
20.0% Growth in Graduates

St. Cloud State University is a fairly large public university located in the city of Saint Cloud. This university ranks 24th out of 52 colleges for overall quality in the state of Minnesota.

There were approximately 30 teaching english or french students who graduated with this degree at St. Cloud State University in the most recent data year.

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24
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In CT
50.0% Growth in Graduates

Fairfield U is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Fairfield. A Best Colleges rank of #163 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Fairfield U is a great university overall.

There were approximately 14 teaching english or french students who graduated with this degree at Fairfield U in the most recent year we have data available.

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Rest of the Top Best Teaching English or French Schools

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Molloy College
Rockville Centre, NY
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Additional Noteworthy Schools

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Teaching English or French Schools award.

RankCollegeLocation
28University of Wisconsin - River FallsRiver Falls, WI
29Concordia University, NebraskaSeward, NE
30University of RochesterRochester, NY
31University of ArizonaTucson, AZ
32Indiana University - BloomingtonBloomington, IN
33Framingham State UniversityFramingham, MA
34University of MississippiUniversity, MS
35Eastern Washington UniversityCheney, WA
36American UniversityWashington, DC

Teaching English or French by Region

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Region
Southeast
New England
Rocky Mountains
Plains States
Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Other U.S. Territories
Great Lakes

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One of 14 majors within the Education area of study, Teaching English or French has other similar majors worth exploring.

English or French Concentrations

MajorAnnual Graduates
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor5,503
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language, Other22

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Related MajorAnnual Graduates
Teacher Education Grade Specific110,770
Educational Administration46,975
Teacher Education Subject Specific42,343
Special Education35,973
General Education29,389
Curriculum & Instruction19,217
Student Counseling14,506
Instructional Media Design9,224
Other Education4,887
Educational Assessment3,853

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