Germanic Languages Master’s Degrees
There are 214 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in Germanic Languages. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about15% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 35.4% of Germanic Languages graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Germanic Languages Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,084 people earned theirGermanic 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 (this page) | 205 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 80 |
Earnings of Germanic Languages Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Germanic Languages of $56,972 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| 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 59.5% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 32 |
| Women | 47 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Germanic Languages graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39 | 49.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 | 10.1% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 2.5% |
| Race Unknown | 2 | 2.5% |
| International Students | 28 | 35.4% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 35.4% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Germanic Languages Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 340 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Germanic Languages. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Germanic Languages students seeking a master's degree is University of Wisconsin-Madison. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their master's degree in Germanic Languages from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Germanic Languages here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Germanic Languages. This school awarded 34 master'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 Rhode Island is a popular choice for Germanic Languages majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their master'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 Michigan-Ann Arbor is a popular choice for Germanic Languages majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 25 master'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 master's degrees in Germanic Languages. This school awarded 22 master'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.
Drexel University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Germanic Languages. This school awarded 19 master's degrees in Germanic Languages in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Germanic Languages. This school awarded 19 master'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.
Indiana University-Bloomington comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Germanic Languages. This school awarded 18 master's degrees in Germanic Languages in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Germanic Languages here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Massachusetts-Amherst is a popular choice for Germanic Languages majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 17 master'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.
Luther College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Germanic Languages. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in Germanic Languages from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Germanic Languages here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Connecticut comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Germanic Languages. This school awarded 14 master'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 North Dakota comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Germanic Languages. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in Germanic Languages from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in Germanic Languages from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Germanic Languages here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Germanic Languages majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in Germanic Languages from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Germanic Languages. This school awarded 13 master'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 master's degrees in Germanic Languages. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master'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 comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Germanic Languages. This school awarded 12 master's degrees in Germanic Languages in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Germanic Languages here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arkansas comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Germanic Languages. This school awarded 12 master's degrees in Germanic Languages in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Germanic Languages here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Missouri-Columbia comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Germanic Languages. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master'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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in Germanic Languages from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Germanic Languages here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Germanic Languages that also offer master’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.
