### SUMMARY

 A degree in German Language and Literature is not only a valuable choice, but ordinarily a mandatory first step for scholars planning to begin a career as a german author, a german foreign intelligence operator, or a german translator. In fact, german language and literature is a ​unique degree coming in at the 210th most popular degree. Last year alone, there were 1,001 german language and literature degrees conferred. In-state tuition for german language and literature at private schools is, on average, 4.1 times more costly than their public equivalents.

 There are 353 institutions that offer german language and literature. 353 universities is on par with other majors offered in the United States. If you are hoping to immerse yourself with other german language and literature undergraduates, look at schools in Michigan which have more students admitted to german language and literature than any other state. More generally, the best region to pursue german language and literature is in the Great Lakes region with [University of Notre Dame](/colleges/university-of-notre-dame), [University of Michigan-Ann Arbor](/colleges/university-of-michigan-ann-arbor), and [Ohio State University-Main Campus](/colleges/ohio-state-university-main-campus) best representing the region. Interestingly, our selection for the best conference to major in german language and literature is the Big Ten Conference with [University of Michigan-Ann Arbor](/colleges/university-of-michigan-ann-arbor), [Ohio State University-Main Campus](/colleges/ohio-state-university-main-campus), and [Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus](/colleges/pennsylvania-state-university-main-campus) representing the conference. That said, our choice for the best school for german language and literature is [University of Notre Dame](/colleges/university-of-notre-dame), and here you can find our comprehensive list for the [best colleges](/rankings/best-colleges).

 The objectively 'best' school does not mean it is the 'best' school for you. There are a bunch more angels to weigh when deciding on college. Things like campus amenities, transportation services, and food could definitely alter your feelings on which school to attend. Here at authority.org, we evaluated the pros and cons for you. If, for example, you are interested in which german language and literature school is home to the top campus, the answer is [New York University](/colleges/new-york-university). If, for example, you are mostly interested in which school boasts the top campus, then we have an entire page [dedicated to that](/rankings/best-college-campuses). We have carefully pored through government databases, student reviews, professor reviews, and more in order to compare all U.S. majors in an unbiased and informative way. Here you can find our comprehensive list for the colleges with the [best student life](/rankings/best-student-life)&nbspand our choice for the school with the best student life for german language and literature is [University of Michigan-Ann Arbor](/colleges/university-of-michigan-ann-arbor). Curious why? Continue scrolling to discover more about Authority's top selections. Many of our picks will probably shock you.

 If price is a major deciding factor in your decisions, you might be cautious about [Franklin and Marshall College](/colleges/franklin-and-marshall-college). [Franklin and Marshall College](/colleges/franklin-and-marshall-college)&nbspis the most expensive college for german language and literature, at least regarding out of state students. That being said, we have an entire page for the [most expensive](/rankings/most-expensive-colleges)&nbspuniversities that could put the cost at [Franklin and Marshall College](/colleges/franklin-and-marshall-college)&nbspinto perspective. You may also care to know that german language and literature is the 146th most expensive program in the United States, with an average bill of $34,200. To zoom out a little, the most costly state for german language and literature in the country is Massachusetts with costs at the primary institution, Tufts University, of $57,324. Even more broadly, the most costly region of the country for german language and literature is the New England region which is best demonstrated with [University of Connecticut](/colleges/university-of-connecticut) with a cost of $36,466, [Tufts University](/colleges/tufts-university) with a cost of $57,324, and [University of Rhode Island](/colleges/university-of-rhode-island) with a cost of $29,710.

 Our cheapest region for german language and literature is the Plains region which is represented by [University of Minnesota-Duluth](/colleges/university-of-minnesota-duluth) with a cost of $17,394, [Truman State University](/colleges/truman-state-university) with a cost of $14,990, and [University of Nebraska-Lincoln](/colleges/university-of-nebraska-lincoln) with a cost of $24,000. More optimistically, the most affordable school for german language and literature is [University of North Carolina at Charlotte](/colleges/university-of-north-carolina-at-charlotte). Authority.org's entire list of the most affordable schools can be found [here](/rankings/most-affordable-colleges).

 In-state attendees can expect to pay in the neighborhood of $12,000 for a degree in german language and literature. The cost swells intensely to a median of $30,500 for an out-of-state public-school undergrad. As such, you might be interested in our selection for the university representing the best value for german language and literature: [University of Notre Dame](/colleges/university-of-notre-dame). Here you can see our comprehensive list about the colleges we believe to be the [best value](/rankings/best-value-colleges)&nbspin general. Bear in mind, this idea is based on out-of-state tuition costs. The value proposition changes when in-state tuition costs are considered, but we do not know where you live (and are not trying to collect that kind of data).

 Earnings for german language and literature majors can cover a wide range, but two-years after graduation students will often earn around $59,700. There is a lot of variation in earnings potential; highest paid earners can enjoy pay up to $102,200. Even straight out of college, the minimum earning opportunities within the german language and literature field earn $34,900, which isn't that bad. The highest earning grads from german language and literature have come from [University of Notre Dame](/colleges/university-of-notre-dame)&nbspand if you are looking for schools with all of the [highest earning graduates](/rankings/highest-earning-graduates), Authority has that too.

 The prevailing diversity of german language and literature is near the bottom, ranking within only the 22nd percentile of all majors. The college with the most composite diversity for german language and literature is [New York University](/colleges/new-york-university)&nbspand here you can find our general list for the colleges with the [most diversity](/rankings/most-diverse-colleges). The overall financial diversity of German Language and Literature is only in the 48th percentile of all majors. Racial diversity is even lower in the 16th percentile. White students compose the largest share at 76% of students studying german language and literature. Additionally, 51% of students pursuing a german language and literature major are women.

 We have insufficient professors data for german language and literature to make the conclusions we normally would have made in this sentence. As we including data beyond just rankings we find that the school with the best instructors for german language and literature is [Northwestern University](/colleges/northwestern-university). You can find more detail on our ever evolving ranking methodology of the [best overall professors here](/rankings/best-professors), as well as some of the top instructors in the country.

 Finally, the most difficult college to get into for german language and literature is [Northwestern University](/colleges/northwestern-university). While we are unsure why you would be interested, we have a comprehensive page of the [hardest colleges to get into](/rankings/hardest-colleges-to-get-into). But, here at Authority we hope you believe that looking at higher education from examples only formed from superlatives might create problems. We at Authority encourage you to read our more focused pages on individual topics and explore a couple of our insightful background pages on beneficial things to look for as you continue your school search.



 ### POPULARITY

 German language and literature is the 210th most popular degree in America, with 1,001 students receiving their bachelors degree last year. It just beat out #211 [Computer Engineering Technologies](/rankings/best-colleges-for-computer-engineering-technologies), and narrowly lost to #209 [African-American Studies](/rankings/best-colleges-for-african-american-studies).

 The degree is offered at a total of 353 colleges across the nation, and is the 63rd most widely offered degree. Given that german language and literature is offered at 69% of the Top 100 [Best Colleges](/rankings/best-colleges) in America, you can be sure this is a critical degree and the skillsets acquired are likely to last for a long time.

 It is also worth noting that 42% of colleges offering german language and literature are public making it a pretty accessible field.

 The great lakes produces the most german language and literature graduates, largely led by [University of Notre Dame](/colleges/university-of-notre-dame), while it’s the Big Ten Conference that leads conference totals. As far as states, Michigan ranks highest, with particular help from [Hillsdale College](/colleges/hillsdale-college) and [University of Michigan-Ann Arbor](/colleges/university-of-michigan-ann-arbor).

 All that being said, no individual school produces more german language and literature graduates than [The University of Alabama](/colleges/the-university-of-alabama), which graduated 42 students last year alone. Although size is critical, another important factor to consider is the program’s density (the percent of all students that study german language and literature). More students studied german language and literature as a percentage of total students at [Wabash College](/colleges/wabash-college) than any other college.



 ### COST

 German language and literature is the 146th most expensive degree in the US, with a median cost of $34,248 for the top 50 programs (just ahead of #147, [Pre-Veterinary Studies](rankings/best-colleges-for-pre-veterinary-studies), with a median cost of $34,180).

 New England has the most expensive schools with high quality german language and literature programs predominantly led by [University of Connecticut](/colleges/university-of-connecticut) with an annual cost of $36,466. Massachusetts is the most expensive state for german language and literature led by [Tufts University](/colleges/tufts-university).

 Public schools with solid programs generally charge 75.82% less than private schools for in-state students. When looking at out-of-state tuition however, the median top 50 Public school charges 38.69% less than your average private school. So, if you're trying to find a state school, make sure you qualify for in-state tuition as soon as possible.

 The most expensive top 25 college for german language and literature is [Franklin and Marshall College](/colleges/franklin-and-marshall-college), which is the 4th most expensive college in America. The most affordable option in the top 100 is [College of Charleston](/colleges/college-of-charleston). It costs just $70 per year and is its german language and literature program is ranked #45. If you’re looking for a higher ranked, but still affordable college, [University of North Carolina at Charlotte](/colleges/university-of-north-carolina-at-charlotte)  is probably right for you, ranked #5 with an in-state cost of just $3,812. Another more affordable pick would be #22, [University of Missouri-Columbia](/colleges/university-of-missouri-columbia) in Boone County, MO with a cost of $9,120 for in-state students and $26,991 for out-of-state students.



### SALARY

 Going to college is a massive investment for most undergraduates. It's critical to be sure you justify that spend. It is our goal that the following income and job placement information help you make an intelligent decision when selecting your major.

 Right out of college, German Language and Literature students generate $44,190 per annum on average (top 33%). Further into their careers, they commonly make something between $34,926 and $102,190, but average more or less $59,719. Just so you know, that is 55% north of the nation wide average.

 The most popular job placement for a German Language and Literature graduate is Analyst, which usually make around $54,000; next are Account Executive and Data Analyst, which typically make approximately $36,000 and $51,000 respectively.

 New England has the most well paid German Language and Literature graduates. The most well paid state for German Language and Literature graduates is RI. The most well paid conference for German Language and Literature graduates is Atlantic 10 Conference.



### STUDENTS

 College is a very poignant adventure in one's life; it is an opportunity for personal growth and evolution. Scholars start to ascertain who they desire to be and cultivate many of the underlying skills to become a prosperous member of society. But learning is not simply found in the classroom - the interactions which one has with their peers, the wild anecdote received from an old instructor, the exposure to a different outlook. As such, a diverse college experience vastly enriches what one gains from the time in school.

 German Language and Literature is a less racially diverse subject than average\*. 76% of the US' German Language and Literature majors are white students, followed by students of other races\*\*(12%), latino students (6%), and asian students (3%). The most racially diverse college\* in the top 100 is [University of California-Los Angeles](/colleges/university-of-california-los-angeles)&nbspin Los Angeles, CA.

 Second, German Language and Literature is pretty diverse when it comes to gender, with a little over 1 in 2 students majoring in German Language and Literature identifying as women. The most gender balanced school in the top 100 is [University of Iowa](/colleges/university-of-iowa) in Iowa City, IA.

 Another critical type of diversity is income diversity. German Language and Literature is pretty close to the median for financial diversity (52nd percentile). 31% of its majors come from very high income households, 16% are from households that make between $48,000 and $75,000 a year, and 22% grew up in families that take home below $30,000 a year. [University of North Carolina at Charlotte](/colleges/university-of-north-carolina-at-charlotte) has the most financially diverse student body in the top 100.

 Considering each type of diversity, overall NY is the most diverse state for German Language and Literature. The Mid East is the most diverse region, and the University Athletic Association is the most diverse conference.

   \* diversity calculations and comparisons are based on [Simpson's Diversity Index](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diversity_index)   
  \*\* other races is used to refer to non asian, black, latino, or white

  #### Diversity Statistics

  ##### Racial Diversity

 * Asian: 3%
* Black: 3%
* Latino: 6%
* White: 76%
* Other: 12%
  ##### Gender Diversity

 * Male: 49%
* Female: 51%
  ##### Socioeconomic Diversity (By Household Income)

 * Under 30k: 22%
* 30k - 48k: 14%
* 48k - 75k: 16%
* 75k - 110k: 16%
* Over 110k: 31%
  ##### Geographic Diversity

 * In State: 67%
* Out of State: 28%
* International: 5%


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