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88 Yearly Graduations
69% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 70 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a master's degree in German. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and 11% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 25.0% of German graduates were international students.

Education Levels of German Majors

In 2020-2021, 88 earned their master's degree in German. This earns it the #246 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in German at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 88
Doctor’s Degree 55
Graduate Certificate 6

Earnings of German Majors With Master’s Degrees

At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for German students who are master's degree holders.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their master's degree in German. About 69.3% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 27
Women 61
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The racial-ethnic distribution of German master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 3
Black or African American 2
Hispanic or Latino 4
White 53
International Students 22
Other Races/Ethnicities 4
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There are 70 colleges that offer a master’s degree in German. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Indiana University - Bloomington

Bloomington, Indiana
7 Yearly Graduations
71% Women

The most popular school in the United States for German students seekinga master's degree is Indiana University - Bloomington. Roughly 43,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,913 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,909 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 master's degrees were handed out to German majors at IU Bloomington.

#2

Washington University in St Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri
5 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Washington University in St Louis is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in German. Each year, around 15,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $57,750 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 master's degrees were handed out to German majors at WUSTL. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.

#2

University of Missouri - Columbia

Columbia, Missouri
5 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Missouri - Columbia comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in German. Each year, around 31,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,017 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,950 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 master's degrees were handed out to German majors at Mizzou. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.

4 Yearly Graduations
75% Women

The 4th most popular school in the country for German majors who are seeking their master's degree is Ohio State University - Main Campus. Each year, around 61,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,018 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,560 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 master's degrees were handed out to German majors at Ohio State.

#4

Wayne State University

Detroit, Michigan
4 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

The 4th most popular school in the country for German majors who are seeking their master's degree is Wayne State University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,532 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,920 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 master's degrees were handed out to German majors at Wayne State.

#4

Harvard University

Cambridge, Massachusetts
4 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Harvard University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in German. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,143 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,928 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their master's degree in German from Harvard. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.

#4

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
4 Yearly Graduations
75% Women

University of Kentucky comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in German. Each year, around 29,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,247 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,311 per year. The German program at University of Kentucky awarded 4 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

#4

University of Wisconsin - Madison

Madison, Wisconsin
4 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

University of Wisconsin - Madison is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in German. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,273 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their master's degree in German from UW - Madison.

#9

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan
3 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Michigan State University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in German. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,966 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,714 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 master's degrees were handed out to German majors at Michigan State. Of these students, 100% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona
3 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

The 9th most popular school in the country for German majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Arizona. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,106 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 people received their master's degree in German from University of Arizona.

3 Yearly Graduations
33% Women

Bowling Green State University - Main Campus comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in German. Roughly 18,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,776 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,017 per year. The German program at Bowling Green State University - Main Campus awarded 3 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

#9

University of Colorado Boulder

Boulder, Colorado
3 Yearly Graduations
67% Women

University of Colorado Boulder is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in German. Each year, around 37,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,806 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,168 per year. The German program at University of Colorado Boulder awarded 3 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

3 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for German majors who are seeking their master's degree is California State University - Long Beach. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 people received their master's degree in German from CSULB. Of these students, 100% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

University of California - Berkeley

Berkeley, California
3 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for German majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of California - Berkeley. Each year, around 42,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 people received their master's degree in German from UC Berkeley. About 33% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#15

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
2 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

University of Georgia is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in German. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 master's degrees were handed out to German majors at UGA.

#15

University of California - Davis

Davis, California
2 Yearly Graduations
50% Women

University of California - Davis is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in German. Roughly 39,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. The German program at University of California - Davis awarded 2 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

#15

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Amherst, Massachusetts
2 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 15th most popular school in the country for German majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Massachusetts Amherst. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,791 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,014 per year. The German program at University of Massachusetts Amherst awarded 2 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 100% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#15

University of California - Irvine

Irvine, California
2 Yearly Graduations

University of California - Irvine is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in German. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 master's degrees were handed out to German majors at UC Irvine.

#15

Princeton University

Princeton, New Jersey
2 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

Princeton University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in German. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,010 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,010 per year. The German program at Princeton University awarded 2 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

2 Yearly Graduations
50% Women

Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in German. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,496 per year. The German program at Columbia University in the City of New York awarded 2 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to German that offer master’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Linguistics & Literature 1,167
Romance Languages 975
Classical Languages & Literature 217
East Asian Languages 143
American Sign Language 112

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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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