German Language and Literature

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About German Language and Literature

A program that focuses on the German language and related dialects. Includes instruction in philology; dialects; and applications to business, science/technology, and other settings.

While German Language and Literature has degrees up to the Post masters certificate, most students earn a Bachelors degree. Students study German Language and Literature all around the US, though the major at the Associates degree level has the most graduates in California. The average annual income for an undergraduate degree in German Language and Literature is $44,400.

Popularity of German Language and Literature Degrees in the U.S.
This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of German Language and Literature degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.
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Careers

The highest paying career for German Language and Literature majors is Interpreters and Translators. But, something else to consider is how much demand there is for certain positions. A position that is in high need that a degree in German Language and Literature can prepare you for is Interpreters and Translators.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for German Language and Literature majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for German Language and Literature majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
19
Female Students
11 (57%)
Male Students
8 (42%)
White (8, 42%)
Hispanic or Latino (4, 21%)
Asian (3, 16%)
Black or African American (2, 11%)
Two or more races (1, 5%)
Race/ethnicity unknown (1, 5%)
American Indian or Alaska Native (0, <1%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)
U.S. Nonresident (0, <1%)

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