2024 Best German Studies Master's Degree Schools

German Studiesmaster's programs are on the lower end of the spectrum in terms of popularity. In fact, the major degree program ranks #943 out of the 1172 majors we look at each year. While this may limit the number of schools that offer the degree program, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

College Factual reviewed 2 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of german studies. Combined, these schools handed out 8 master's degrees in german studies to qualified students.

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Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

• Major Focus - How many resources a school devotes to german studies students as compared to other majors.
• Major Demand - How many other german studies students want to attend this school to pursue a master's degree.
• Educational Resources - The amount of money and other resources allocated to students while they are pursuing their degree. These resources include such things as number of students per instructor and education expenditures per student.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized german studies related body.

Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for german studies students working on their master's degree.

One Size Does Not Fit All

The german studies school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best German Studies Master's Degree Schools.

Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study German Studies in the United States

Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for german studies students seeking a a master's degree.

Top Schools for a Master's in German Studies

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Cornell University
Ithaca, NY

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

1 Annual Graduates

Cornell University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in german studies. Cornell is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Ithaca.More information about a master’s in german studies from Cornell University

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Brown University
Providence, RI

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

5 Annual Graduates

Any student who is interested in a master's degree in german studies needs to take a look at Brown University. Located in the medium-sized city of Providence, Brown is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in german studies from Brown University

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University of Illinois at Chicago
Chicago, IL

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

2 Annual Graduates

It is hard to beat University of Illinois at Chicago if you want to pursue a master's degree in german studies. UIC is a fairly large public university located in the city of Chicago.More information about a master’s in german studies from University of Illinois at Chicago

German Studies by Region

View the Best German Studies Master's Degree Schools for a specific region near you.

Region
Southeast
New England
Rocky Mountains
Plains States
Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Other U.S. Territories
Great Lakes

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German Studies Related Rankings by Major

German Studies is one of 36 different types of Area Studies programs to choose from.

Majors Similar to German Studies

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Regional Studies (U.S., Canadian, Foreign)	496
American U.S. Studies	165
East Asian Studies	157
Latin American Studies	138
Near & Middle Eastern Studies	117
Asian Studies	80
Russian Studies	42
Central & Eastern European Studies	36
Western European Studies	33
Area Studies, Other	30

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
• Credit for the banner image above goes to Karl Udo Gerth. More about our data sources and methodologies.