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Germanic Languages at University of Rhode Island

If you are interested in studying Germanic Languages, take a look at what University of Rhode Island. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Rhode Island sits in Kingston, RI.

During the most recent reporting year, 29 germanic languages degrees were granted at University of Rhode Island.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Rhode Island

Many students take online classes at University of Rhode Island. Of 17,210 students, 818 (5%) studied exclusively online and 5,946 (35%) took at least some classes online.

Germanic Languages Rankings at University of Rhode Island

Rankings can help you compare University of Rhode Island’s Germanic Languages program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	New England (Region)	#1 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	Rhode Island	#1 of 1
Best Value	New England (Region)	#1 of 2
Best Value	Rhode Island	#1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#5 of 10
Best Value	Nationwide	#8 of 10

Earnings for Germanic Languages Graduates from University of Rhode Island

Graduates of University of Rhode Island’s Germanic Languages program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$64,419
2 years	$52,107
3 years	$72,217
4 years	$83,184
5 years	$93,550

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Germanic Languages graduates from University of Rhode Island earn a median of $83,184, compared with $67,030 for all University of Rhode Island graduates — about 24% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Germanic Languages graduates from University of Rhode Island stands at $23,773.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Germanic Languages graduates at University of Rhode Island, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Germanic Languages graduates at University of Rhode Island are 24% women (7) and 76% men (22).

Germanic Languages Bachelor’s Program at University of Rhode Island

Of the 29 bachelor’s germanic languages graduates at University of Rhode Island, 24% were women (7) and 76% were men (22).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Germanic Languages bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Rhode Island.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	23
Hispanic / Latino	1
Asian	2
Two or More Races	1
Unknown	2

Minority students account for 14% of Germanic Languages bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Rhode Island, lower than the national average of 15%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Germanic Languages Concentrations at University of Rhode Island

The Germanic Languages program at University of Rhode Island includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
German Language & Literature	29

Best-Paid Careers for Germanic Languages Graduates

Those who complete Germanic Languages program at University of Rhode Island pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Germanic Languages majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$77,927
Interpreters and Translators	$52,627
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	$39,815

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.