Bachelor’s Degrees in Germanic Languages
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Education Levels of German Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1,077 students earned their bachelor's degree in German. This makes it the 162nd most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in German at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,077 |
| Basic Certificate | 170 |
| Master’s Degree | 88 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 55 |
| Associate Degree | 24 |
| Graduate Certificate | 6 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 5 |
Earnings of German Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in German is $69,870. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $34,643 to a high of $69,870.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in German is $25,104. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $25,731 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $25,056.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in German. About 57.2% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 461 |
| Women | 616 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of German bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 33 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 81 |
| White | 834 |
| International Students | 37 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 73 |
Most Popular German Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 339 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in German. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for German students seekinga bachelor's degree is University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. Each year, around 47,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,865 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,902 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 45 bachelor's degrees were handed out to German majors at U-M. Of these students, 62% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Rhode Island comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in German. Roughly 17,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,250 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,454 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 29 bachelor's degrees were handed out to German majors at URI. Of these students, 38% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for German majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,812 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,337 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 21 bachelor's degrees were handed out to German majors at UNC Charlotte. About 43% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for German majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. Each year, around 52,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,532 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,844 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 21 bachelor's degrees were handed out to German majors at UMN Twin Cities. About 52% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Connecticut comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in German. Each year, around 27,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,030 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,532 per year. The German program at University of Connecticut awarded 20 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 30% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
College of Charleston is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in German. Roughly 10,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,518 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,770 per year. The German program at College of Charleston awarded 20 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 60% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 7th most popular school in the country for German majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Georgia. Each year, around 39,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 bachelor's degrees were handed out to German majors at UGA. Of these students, 35% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in German. Roughly 48,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,927 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,605 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 bachelor's degrees were handed out to German majors at UW Seattle. Of these students, 71% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Western Washington University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in German. Each year, around 15,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,572 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,359 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 bachelor's degrees were handed out to German majors at WWU. Of these students, 60% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Oregon State University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in German. Roughly 32,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,065 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,446 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 people received their bachelor's degree in German from Oregon State.
Tufts University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in German. Each year, around 12,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,646 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,196 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 people received their bachelor's degree in German from Tufts. Of these students, 43% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 12th most popular school in the country for German majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Hillsdale College. Each year, around 1,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $28,730 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,360 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 bachelor's degrees were handed out to German majors at Hillsdale College.
The 13th most popular school in the country for German majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Nebraska - Lincoln. Roughly 25,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,138 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 people received their bachelor's degree in German from UNL. Of these students, 58% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Duke University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in German. Roughly 16,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,085 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $57,900 per year. The German program at Duke University awarded 12 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
The 13th most popular school in the country for German majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Ohio State University - Main Campus. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,018 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,560 per year. The German program at Ohio State University - Main Campus awarded 12 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
University of Wisconsin - Madison comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in German. Roughly 44,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,273 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. The German program at University of Wisconsin - Madison awarded 12 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
Furman University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in German. Each year, around 2,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $52,992 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,513 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 bachelor's degrees were handed out to German majors at Furman. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
Pennsylvania State University - University Park is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in German. Roughly 89,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,189 per year. The German program at Pennsylvania State University - University Park awarded 11 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 45% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Missouri - Columbia comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in German. Roughly 31,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,017 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,950 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 people received their bachelor's degree in German from Mizzou. Of these students, 64% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Puget Sound comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in German. Each year, around 2,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,390 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $36,047 per year. The German program at University of Puget Sound awarded 11 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to German that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Romance Languages | 11,607 |
| Linguistics & Literature | 5,401 |
| East Asian Languages | 1,596 |
| Classical Languages & Literature | 1,120 |
| American Sign Language | 548 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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