French

Sample classes

  • Introduction to French and Francophone Literature and Culture
  • Versions of Versailles
  • Monsters A-X (Aristotle-X-Files)
  • On Paying Attention

Outcomes

All information below is based on the 2022 First-Destination Post-Graduate Survey. Lists are not exhaustive, rather they are a sampling of the data. 
If you would like more information, please email as_careers@cornell.edu

What can you do with a degree in French?

Graduate school:

In 2022, many French majors embarked on graduate school journeys. They pursued various advanced degrees, with the majority dedicated to their JD, MA, and MPH. Their graduate field interest ranges from comparative literature to law and public health.

These ambitious individuals have chosen to continue their education at prestigious institutions like Carnegie Mellon University, Harvard University, the University of Washington, and Washington University in St. Louis.

Employment: 

The majority of French graduates entered sectors in education, nonprofit organizations, consulting, and financial services.

Where 2022 French Graduates Work

EmployerJob Titles
Brookings InstitutionProject Coordinator and Research Assistant
Capital OneCommercial Banking Associate
CrealyticsDigital Marketing Associate
French Ministry of EducationEnglish as a Foreign Language Teacher
IBMStrategy Consultant
Simon and SchusterRotational Associate
White & Case LLPLegal Assistant
ZS AssociatesDecision Analytics Associate