Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
A general program that focuses on one or more of the Germanic languages of Western, Central, and Northern Europe. Includes instruction in philology; linguistics; dialects and pidgins; literature; and applications to business, science/technology, and other settings.
- Schools offering
- 14
- Annual completions
- 39
- Typical degree level
- Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $60k
About this major
A general program that focuses on one or more of the Germanic languages of Western, Central, and Northern Europe. Includes instruction in philology; linguistics; dialects and pidgins; literature; and applications to business, science/technology, and other settings.
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education | $65k | -1.6% | Bachelor's degree |
| Interpreters and translators | $59k | +1.7% | Bachelor's degree |
| Foreign language and literature teachers, postsecondary | $77k | -0.2% | Doctoral or professional degree |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$60k
Top colleges for Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of California-Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara, CA | 0 | 8 | 8 |
| Indiana University-Bloomington | Bloomington, IN | 0 | 7 | 7 |
| University of Wisconsin-Madison | Madison, WI | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Montana State University | Bozeman, MT | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus | Norman, OK | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| University of Washington-Seattle Campus | Seattle, WA | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Washington University in St Louis | St. Louis, MO | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| West Virginia University | Morgantown, WV | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire | Eau Claire, WI | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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