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About German Studies

A program that focuses on the history, society, politics, culture, and economics of Germany, the neighboring countries of Austria and Switzerland, the German minorities in neighboring European countries, and the historical areas of German influence across Europe and overseas.

For all the 58 degrees granted in German Studies per year, the majority of them are Bachelors degree. Of the 5 students graduating with degrees at the Doctors degree research scholarship level across the US, 80% percent identify as men and 20% percent identify as women. While students at schools all over the US study German Studies, Rhode Island has the most graduates. The average annual income for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in German Studies is $42,750.

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

The highest paying job for German Studies majors is Area, Ethnic Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary. However, something else to consider is how much demand there is for specific positions. A job that is in high need that a degree in German Studies can prepare you for is Area, Ethnic Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for German Studies majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for German Studies majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
5
Female Students
1 (20%)
Male Students
4 (80%)
White (2, 40%)
U.S. Nonresident (2, 40%)
Asian (1, 20%)
American Indian or Alaska Native (0, <1%)
Hispanic or Latino (0, <1%)
Black or African American (0, <1%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)
Two or more races (0, <1%)
Race/ethnicity unknown (0, <1%)

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