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Germanic Languages in California

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Germanic Languages Schools in California

119 students earned German degrees in California in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Germanic Languages is the 221st most popular major out of a total 333 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Germanic Languages Majors in California

German majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 59
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 24
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 24
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 24
Associate Degree 17
Master’s Degree 11
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 8

Gender Distribution

In California, a German major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of German majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 10.1%
  • Black or African American: 1.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 24.4%
  • White: 47.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.6%
  • Other Races: 8.4%
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Jobs for Germanic Languages Grads in California

124,970 people in the state and 1,134,300 in the nation are employed in jobs related to German.

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Wages for Germanic Languages Jobs in California

In this state, German grads earn an average of $80,510. Nationwide, they make an average of $64,340.

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There are 11 colleges in California that offer German degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
42,327 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $65,914 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. 63% of students get financical aid.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
40,069 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 47% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,054. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.40%.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
26,179 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 60% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 1.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,074 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.30 years. The student loan default rate is 1.50% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
44,589 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. The student loan default rate of 1.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public school has an average net price of $15,023.

#4

Grossmont College

El Cajon
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
15,426 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 78% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,762 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 39%.

#4

Santa Clara University

Santa Clara
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
8,616 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $42,614. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $77,174 after graduation.

#8

Palomar College

San Marcos
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,141 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $31,297 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 32% are considered full time. 26 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
4,566 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $53,517 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. 97% of the teachers are full time.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
27,349 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.75 years to graduate. Graduates earn an average $50,184 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 78% of students receive it.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
15,953 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $12,894. Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time.

Germanic Languages Careers in CA

Some of the careers German majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Interpreters and Translators 20% $55,010
Foreign Language and Literature Professors 14% $106,790
High School Teachers 7% $82,670

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to German.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Romance Languages 2,651
Linguistics & Literature 1,538
East Asian Languages 465
American Sign Language 372
Classical Languages & Literature 84
Middle Eastern Semitic Languages 70
Other Foreign Language & Literature 54
Slavic, Baltic & Albanian Languages 38

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