Germanic Languages Doctor’s Degrees
A doctor’s degree in Germanic Languages is offered at 214 colleges in the United States, where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Germanic Languages. This major attracts roughly equal numbers of men and women. Around 8% of these students are from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 41.2% of Germanic Languages graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Germanic Languages Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 1,084 degrees were awarded toGermanic Languages majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Germanic Languages at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 16 |
| Associate’s Degree | 18 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 752 |
| Master’s Degree | 205 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 80 |
Earnings of Germanic Languages Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Germanic Languages of $56,972 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $46,924 |
| 4 years | $56,972 |
| 5 years | $62,456 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Germanic Languages students with their doctor’s degree.
Student Diversity
A doctor’s degree in Germanic Languages is about equally as popular with men as it is with women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 40 |
| Women | 40 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Germanic Languages graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 41 | 51.2% |
| Asian | 2 | 2.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 | 1.2% |
| Two or More Races | 3 | 3.8% |
| International Students | 33 | 41.2% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 41.2% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Germanic Languages Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 340 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Germanic Languages. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of Wisconsin-Madison tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Germanic Languages majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their doctor's degree in Germanic Languages from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Germanic Languages here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin is a popular choice for Germanic Languages majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their doctor's degree in Germanic Languages from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Rhode Island is a popular choice for Germanic Languages majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 29 doctor's degrees in Germanic Languages in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a popular choice for Germanic Languages majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 25 doctor's degrees in Germanic Languages in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Boise State University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Germanic Languages. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their doctor's degree in Germanic Languages from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Drexel University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Germanic Languages. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their doctor's degree in Germanic Languages from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Germanic Languages here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Germanic Languages. This school awarded 19 doctor's degrees in Germanic Languages in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Germanic Languages here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana University-Bloomington is a popular choice for Germanic Languages majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their doctor's degree in Germanic Languages from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Massachusetts-Amherst is a popular choice for Germanic Languages majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 17 doctor's degrees in Germanic Languages in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Germanic Languages here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Luther College is a popular choice for Germanic Languages majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their doctor's degree in Germanic Languages from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Germanic Languages here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Connecticut is a popular choice for Germanic Languages majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in Germanic Languages from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Dakota is a popular choice for Germanic Languages majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 14 doctor's degrees in Germanic Languages in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Germanic Languages here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Duke University is a popular choice for Germanic Languages majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 13 doctor's degrees in Germanic Languages in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Germanic Languages majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in Germanic Languages from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Germanic Languages here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Germanic Languages. This school awarded 13 doctor's degrees in Germanic Languages in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Germanic Languages. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in Germanic Languages from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Michigan State University is a popular choice for Germanic Languages majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in Germanic Languages from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Germanic Languages here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arkansas is a popular choice for Germanic Languages majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 12 doctor's degrees in Germanic Languages in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Missouri-Columbia is a popular choice for Germanic Languages majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in Germanic Languages from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Germanic Languages majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in Germanic Languages from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Germanic Languages that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 12,321 |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | 7,564 |
| American Sign Language | 2,311 |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 2,111 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1,385 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.
