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Germanic Languages in Illinois

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Germanic Languages Schools in Illinois

In 2020-2021, 31 students earned their German degrees in IL.

In terms of popularity, Germanic Languages is the 228th most popular major in the state out of a total 306 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Germanic Languages Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 24
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4
Master’s Degree 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 19.4%
  • White: 58.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 16.1%
  • Other Races: 6.5%
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Jobs for Germanic Languages Grads in Illinois

46,560 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 Illinois

German grads earn an average of $70,480 in the state and $64,340 nationwide.

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There are 9 colleges in Illinois that offer German degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
17,834 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.00% which is lower than average. An average student at UChicago will pay a net price of $28,517. It takes the average student 4.07 years to graduate.

#2

Augustana College

Rock Island
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
2,389 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $46,446 a year. 77% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.07 years.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
22,603 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 66% get financial aid.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
2,908 Total Students

10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 0.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. An average student at Wheaton College Illinois will pay a net price of $25,692.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
20,720 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. 94% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $20,830.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
1,636 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. 62% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.08 years to graduate.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
16,769 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.60 years. 76% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

#6

DePaul University

Chicago
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
21,922 Total Students

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.21 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

#9

North Central College

Naperville
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
2,832 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private institution charges an average net price of $25,199. The full-time teacher rate is 51%.

Germanic Languages Careers in IL

Some of the careers German majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Interpreters and Translators 10% $43,100
High School Teachers 4% $67,680
Foreign Language and Literature Professors 0% $65,020

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Romance Languages 478
Linguistics & Literature 235
American Sign Language 63
Classical Languages & Literature 49
Middle Eastern Semitic Languages 38
East Asian Languages 27
Slavic, Baltic & Albanian Languages 25
South Asian Languages 7

View all majors related to Germanic Languages

View Nationwide Germanic Languages Report

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