German Language & Literature Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in German Language & Literature is offered at 201 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in German Language & Literature. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about17% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 42.2% of German Language & Literature graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of German Language & Literature Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 907 students earned theirGerman Language & Literature majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in German Language & Literature at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 16 |
| Associate’s Degree | 18 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 656 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 149 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 55 |
Earnings of German Language & Literature Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in German Language & Literature of $56,972 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| 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 estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 57.8% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 27 |
| Women | 37 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of German Language & Literature graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26 | 40.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 | 12.5% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 3.1% |
| Race Unknown | 1 | 1.6% |
| International Students | 27 | 42.2% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 42.2% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular German Language & Literature Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 328 colleges that offer a master’s degree in German Language & Literature. Learn more about the most popular below:
The University of Texas at Austin tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for German Language & Literature majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their master's degree in German Language & Literature from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in German Language & Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Rhode Island comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in German Language & Literature. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their master's degree in German Language & Literature from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in German Language & Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in German Language & Literature. This school awarded 25 master's degrees in German Language & Literature in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in German Language & Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Boise State University is a popular choice for German Language & Literature majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 22 master's degrees in German Language & Literature in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in German Language & Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Drexel University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in German Language & Literature. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in German Language & Literature from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in German Language & Literature. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in German Language & Literature 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 German Language & Literature majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in German Language & Literature from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in German Language & Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Connecticut is a popular choice for German Language & Literature majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in German Language & Literature from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Duke University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in German Language & Literature. This school awarded 13 master's degrees in German Language & Literature 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 German Language & Literature majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in German Language & Literature from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in German Language & Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in German Language & Literature. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in German Language & Literature from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in German Language & Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Michigan State University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in German Language & Literature. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in German Language & Literature from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in German Language & Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arkansas comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in German Language & Literature. This school awarded 12 master's degrees in German Language & Literature 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 comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in German Language & Literature. This school awarded 12 master's degrees in German Language & Literature 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 North Dakota is a popular choice for German Language & Literature majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 11 master's degrees in German Language & Literature in the most recent reporting year. 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 German Language & Literature majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 10 master's degrees in German Language & Literature in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Princeton University is a popular choice for German Language & Literature majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in German Language & Literature from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Harvard University is a popular choice for German Language & Literature majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in German Language & Literature from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Palomar College is a popular choice for German Language & Literature majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 9 master's degrees in German Language & Literature 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 Georgia is a popular choice for German Language & Literature majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 9 master's degrees in German Language & Literature in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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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
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