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Students study abroad in FranceOur bachelor’s degree program in French Studies gives you a thorough training in the language and culture of the 200 million people who live in France and other French-speaking countries in Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, and the Caribbean.

Where a French Studies Degree Will Take You

Upon graduation, you’ll have the foundational skills you need for careers in numerous fields, both in the United States and abroad. You’ll be prepared for careers in fields like government service, journalism, translation, and interpreting. If you take additional courses in complementary areas like political science, education, or management, your career opportunities broaden to include international business and education, among others.

Career and Salary Outlook

The information in this table is meant to give you an idea of career opportunities with this degree. All information is pulled from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and is meant to be averages across the United States for 2022. Please note that these figures reflect overall averages and may not represent entry-level salaries.

$57,090 Median Salary

Interpreters and Translators

Employment of interpreters and translators is projected to grow 4 percent from 2022 to 2032, about as fast as the average for all occupations.

About 7,200 openings for interpreters and translators are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$132,350 Median Salary

Political Scientists

Employment of political scientists is projected to grow 7 percent from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average for all occupations.

About 600 openings for political scientists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$57,500 Median Salary

News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists

Employment of news analysts, reporters, and journalists is projected to decline 3 percent from 2022 to 2032.

Despite declining employment, about 6,000 openings for news analysts, reporters, and journalists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. All of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to other occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$73,690 Median Salary

Writers and Authors

Employment of writers and authors is projected to grow 4 percent from 2022 to 2032, about as fast as the average for all occupations.

About 15,500 openings for writers and authors are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

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Viewing the world with a different aspect helps me see things from a different perspective instead of only one.

MAYA KABBASH, FRENCH STUDIES

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You can join other UM-Dearborn students in the French Club, attend French films with friends from French studies, check out more than 150 student clubs and organizations on campus, and much more.

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