Field of study · CIP 16.05
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Offered at 286 college programs that reported results. Here is what graduates earn and owe at each credential level, and which programs pay best.
By credential level
| Credential | Programs | Typical earnings, 1 yr | Typical earnings, 5 yrs | Typical debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate | 19 | — | — | — |
| Associate | 8 | — | — | — |
| Bachelor's | 197 | $55,715 | $94,569 | $19,500 |
| Master's | 30 | — | — | — |
| Doctoral | 30 | — | — | — |
| Graduate certificate | 2 | — | — | — |
"Typical" is the median across programs of each program's median, counting only programs with unsuppressed data (at least three). It describes a typical program, not a national median for all graduates. Certificate figures include certificates earned at four-year colleges, often alongside a bachelor's; see degrees vs. certificates for a cleaner comparison. Source: College Scorecard field of study data.
Highest-earning bachelor's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Rhode Island | RI | $75,773 | $96,606 | $19,500 |
| 2 | University of Connecticut | CT | — | $94,569 | — |
| 3 | University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus | CT | — | $94,569 | — |
| 4 | University of Connecticut-Avery Point | CT | — | $94,569 | — |
| 5 | University of Connecticut-Stamford | CT | — | $94,569 | — |
| 6 | University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus | CT | — | $94,569 | — |
| 7 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | MI | $38,764 | $79,420 | $18,858 |
| 8 | University of Georgia | GA | $74,491 | — | — |
| 9 | University of North Carolina at Charlotte | NC | $55,715 | $61,903 | — |
| 10 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | MN | — | $58,310 | — |
| 11 | College of Charleston | SC | $44,791 | — | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Related fields
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Quick answers
- How much do germanic languages, literatures, and linguistics graduates earn?
- One year after finishing, a typical bachelor's program in germanic languages, literatures, and linguistics reports median earnings of $55,715. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field of study data.
