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#1

#1 Best College for German Language and Literature in the U.S.

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Acceptance Rate

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Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

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Est. Net Price *

$10,525

Median Starting Salary

$52,800
#2

#2 Best College for German Language and Literature in the U.S.

Adrian College
Adrian, MI

Adrian College is a fairly selective school. They receive roughly 3,300 applications annually.

Acceptance Rate

69%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

940–1,180

Est. Net Price *

$24,870

Median Starting Salary

$57,143
#3

#3 Best College for German Language and Literature in the U.S.

Grossmont College
El Cajon, CA

Acceptance Rate

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Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

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Est. Net Price *

$6,651

Median Starting Salary

$52,800
#4

#4 Best College for German Language and Literature in the U.S.

Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill, CA

Acceptance Rate

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Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$7,398

Median Starting Salary

$52,800
#5

#5 Best College for German Language and Literature in the U.S.

Austin Community College District
Austin, TX

Acceptance Rate

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Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

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Est. Net Price *

$4,470

Median Starting Salary

$52,800
#6

#6 Best College for German Language and Literature in the U.S.

Palomar College
San Marcos, CA

Acceptance Rate

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Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

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Est. Net Price *

$8,476

Median Starting Salary

$52,800
#7

#7 Best College for German Language and Literature in the U.S.

Los Angeles Valley College
Valley Glen, CA

Acceptance Rate

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Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$11,938

Median Starting Salary

$52,800
#8

#8 Best College for German Language and Literature in the U.S.

Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CA

Acceptance Rate

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Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$4,420

Median Starting Salary

$52,800
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About German Language and Literature

A program that focuses on the German language and related dialects. Includes instruction in philology; dialects; and applications to business, science/technology, and other settings.

While German Language and Literature has degrees up to the Post masters certificate, most students earn a Bachelors degree. Students study German Language and Literature all around the US, though the major at the Associates degree level has the most graduates in California. The average annual income for an undergraduate degree in German Language and Literature is $44,400.

Popularity of German Language and Literature Degrees in the U.S.
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Careers

The highest paying career for German Language and Literature majors is Interpreters and Translators. But, something else to consider is how much demand there is for certain positions. A position that is in high need that a degree in German Language and Literature can prepare you for is Interpreters and Translators.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for German Language and Literature majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for German Language and Literature majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
19
Female Students
11 (57%)
Male Students
8 (42%)

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