2024 Best German Language & Literature Doctor's Degree Schools in California

a doctor's degree in german language & literature is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #250 out of 862 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. As a result, there are many college that offer the degree, making your choice of school a hard one.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 2 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best German Language & Literature Doctor's Degree Schools in California ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 8 doctor's degrees in german language & literature during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Other Factors We Consider

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

• Major Focus - How much a school focuses on german language & literature students vs. other majors.
• Major Demand - The number of german language & literature students who choose to seek a doctor's degree at the school.
• 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 language & literature related body.

Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for german language & literature students working on their doctor's degree.

One Size Does Not Fit All

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best German Language & Literature Doctor's Degree Schools in California list, to help you choose the best school for you.

Best Schools for Doctorate Students to Study German Language & Literature in California

Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for german language & literature students seeking a a doctor's degree.

Top California Schools for a Doctorate in German Language

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University of California - Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

6 Annual Graduates

University of California - Berkeley is a good choice for individuals pursuing a doctor's degree in german language & literature. UC Berkeley is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of Berkeley.More information about a doctorate in german language & literature from University of California - Berkeley

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University of California - Davis
Davis, CA

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

It is hard to beat University of California - Davis if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in german language & literature. Located in the small suburb of Davis, UC Davis is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in german language & literature from University of California - Davis

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University of California - Irvine
Irvine, CA

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

University of California - Irvine is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a doctor's degree in german language & literature. UC Irvine is a very large public university located in the large city of Irvine.More information about a doctorate in german language & literature from University of California - Irvine

Best German Language & Literature Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Best German Language & Literature Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Washington	216	0
Oregon	145	0

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German Language & Literature Related Rankings by Major

German Language & Literature is one of 7 different types of Germanic Languages programs to choose from.

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).
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