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2022 Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for German Language & Literature

334 Colleges in the United States
1,041 Bachelor's Degrees
A bachelor's degree in German language and literature is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #239 out of 1137 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. As a result, there are many colleges that offer the degree, making your choice of school a hard one.

In 2022, College Factual analyzed 334 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for German Language & Literature ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 1,041 bachelor's degrees in German language and literature to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great German Language & Literature School for Your Bachelor's Degree

Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for German Language & Literature The German language bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. As an aid in helping you pick the right school for you, we created our Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for German Language & Literature ranking.

While being high in popularity does not always mean a school has a quality German language and literature program, it is a sign that a large number of students choose the school. This may be due to it being a great value, it offering a stellar educational experience, or the subject is a major focus of the school.

One Size Does Not Fit All

Associate Degrees in German Language
Master's Degrees in German Language
Doctor's Degrees in German Language
Overall Popularity in German Language

This is not our only ranking, nor the only degree level we have ranked. In addition to this ranking, you may want to take at the rankings for different degree levels as called out above. You can also narrow your search by location by filtering for a certain area of the country. Plus, you can view our other rankings for German language and literature.

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Explore the most popular colleges and universities for German language and literature students seeking a a bachelor's degree. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

25 Most Well Attended Schools for German Language Students Working on Their Bachelor's

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43 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In MI
#1 Best Quality In MI

Any student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in German language and literature needs to take a look at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. U-M is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of Ann Arbor. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in German language and literature in Michigan.

There were roughly 43 German language and literature individuals who graduated with this degree at U-M in the most recent year we have data available.

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36 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In RI
#1 Best Quality In RI

Any student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in German language and literature needs to look into University of Rhode Island. Located in the suburb of Kingston, URI is a public university with a large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in German language and literature in Rhode Island.

There were roughly 36 German language and literature individuals who graduated with this degree at URI in the most recent year we have data available.

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22 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In CT
#2 Best Quality In CT

University of Connecticut is one of the most popular schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in German language and literature. Located in the suburb of Storrs, UCONN is a public university with a very large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #2 in quality for bachelor's degrees in German language and literature in Connecticut.

There were approximately 22 German language and literature students who graduated with this degree at UCONN in the most recent data year.

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21 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In NC
#5 Best Quality In NC

Every student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in German language and literature needs to take a look at University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Located in the city of Charlotte, UNC Charlotte is a public university with a very large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #5 in quality for bachelor's degrees in German language and literature in North Carolina.

There were about 21 German language and literature individuals who graduated with this degree at UNC Charlotte in the most recent data year.

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19 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In AZ
#1 Best Quality In AZ

Located in the city of Tucson, University of Arizona is a public university with a fairly large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in German language and literature in Arizona.

There were approximately 19 German language and literature individuals who graduated with this degree at University of Arizona in the most recent year we have data available.

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18 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In WA
#1 Best Quality In WA

Located in the midsize city of Tacoma, Puget Sound is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in German language and literature in Washington.

There were roughly 18 German language and literature students who graduated with this degree at Puget Sound in the most recent data year.

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18 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In OH
#3 Best Quality In OH

Ohio State is a fairly large public university located in the city of Columbus. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for bachelor's degrees in German language and literature in Ohio.

There were approximately 18 German language and literature individuals who graduated with this degree at Ohio State in the most recent data year.

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15 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In CA
#2 Best Quality In CA

UC Berkeley is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Berkeley. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for bachelor's degrees in German language and literature in California.

There were approximately 15 German language and literature students who graduated with this degree at UC Berkeley in the most recent data year.

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14 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In MD
#1 Best Quality In MD

UMCP is a very large public university located in the suburb of College Park. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in German language and literature in Maryland.

There were about 14 German language and literature students who graduated with this degree at UMCP in the most recent data year.

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13 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In WA
#2 Best Quality In WA

WWU is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Bellingham. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for bachelor's degrees in German language and literature in Washington.

There were roughly 13 German language and literature students who graduated with this degree at WWU in the most recent year we have data available.

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University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR
12 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In AR
#1 Best Quality In AR

Located in the small city of Fayetteville, UARK is a public university with a fairly large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in German language and literature in Arkansas.

There were about 12 German language and literature students who graduated with this degree at UARK in the most recent year we have data available.

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Bowdoin College
Brunswick, ME
11 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In ME

Bowdoin is a small private not-for-profit college located in the town of Brunswick.

There were about 11 German language and literature students who graduated with this degree at Bowdoin in the most recent data year.

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11 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In NE
#1 Best Quality In NE

UNL is a fairly large public university located in the city of Lincoln. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in German language and literature in Nebraska.

There were roughly 11 German language and literature individuals who graduated with this degree at UNL in the most recent year we have data available.

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11 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In OH
#2 Best Quality In OH

Miami University - Oxford is a fairly large public university located in the town of Oxford. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for bachelor's degrees in German language and literature in Ohio.

There were roughly 11 German language and literature individuals who graduated with this degree at Miami University - Oxford in the most recent year we have data available.

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Furman University
Greenville, SC
10 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In SC
#1 Best Quality In SC

Located in the suburb of Greenville, Furman is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in German language and literature in South Carolina.

There were about 10 German language and literature individuals who graduated with this degree at Furman in the most recent year we have data available.

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10 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In PA
#7 Best Quality In PA

Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, Pitt is a public university with a fairly large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #7 in quality for bachelor's degrees in German language and literature in Pennsylvania.

There were approximately 10 German language and literature students who graduated with this degree at Pitt in the most recent data year.

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10 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In MN
#5 Best Quality In MN

Located in the small city of Duluth, UMN Duluth is a public university with a fairly large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #5 in quality for bachelor's degrees in German language and literature in Minnesota.

There were about 10 German language and literature students who graduated with this degree at UMN Duluth in the most recent data year.

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10 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In VA
#1 Best Quality In VA

Located in the distant town of Lexington, Washington and Lee is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in German language and literature in Virginia.

There were about 10 German language and literature students who graduated with this degree at Washington and Lee in the most recent year we have data available.

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10 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In GA
#1 Best Quality In GA

Located in the midsize city of Athens, UGA is a public university with a very large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in German language and literature in Georgia.

There were approximately 10 German language and literature individuals who graduated with this degree at UGA in the most recent year we have data available.

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College of Charleston
Charleston, SC
10 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In SC
#4 Best Quality In SC

Located in the medium-sized city of Charleston, C of C is a public college with a fairly large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #4 in quality for bachelor's degrees in German language and literature in South Carolina.

There were about 10 German language and literature students who graduated with this degree at C of C in the most recent data year.

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10 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In OR
#3 Best Quality In OR

UO is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of Eugene. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for bachelor's degrees in German language and literature in Oregon.

There were approximately 10 German language and literature individuals who graduated with this degree at UO in the most recent data year.

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Hillsdale College
Hillsdale, MI
10 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In MI

Located in the distant town of Hillsdale, Hillsdale College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

There were roughly 10 German language and literature students who graduated with this degree at Hillsdale College in the most recent year we have data available.

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10 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In TX
#6 Best Quality In TX

Located in the city of Denton, UNT is a public university with a fairly large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #6 in quality for bachelor's degrees in German language and literature in Texas.

There were approximately 10 German language and literature individuals who graduated with this degree at UNT in the most recent data year.

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Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN
9 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In IN
#3 Best Quality In IN

Valpo is a small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Valparaiso. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for bachelor's degrees in German language and literature in Indiana.

There were about 9 German language and literature individuals who graduated with this degree at Valpo in the most recent data year.

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9 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#3 Most Popular In MI
#9 Best Quality In MI

Wayne State is a very large public university located in the large city of Detroit. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #9 in quality for bachelor's degrees in German language and literature in Michigan.

There were approximately 9 German language and literature individuals who graduated with this degree at Wayne State in the most recent year we have data available.

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Wabash College
Crawfordsville, IN
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Davidson College
Davidson, NC
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Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, NC
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Hunter College
New York, NY

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Guilford College
Greensboro, NC
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Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI
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Trinity College
Hartford, CT
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Grinnell College
Grinnell, IA

Remaining Award Winners

This section shows the rest of the colleges awarded a Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for German Language & Literature badge. Showing in this list means the school was ranked in the top 15% of the 334 different United States German language and literature schools we analyzed.

RankCollegeLocation
48San Francisco State UniversitySan Francisco, CA
48Gettysburg CollegeGettysburg, PA
48Washington & Jefferson CollegeWashington, PA
48Michigan State UniversityEast Lansing, MI
48Vanderbilt UniversityNashville, TN
48University of ChicagoChicago, IL
48University of South Carolina - ColumbiaColumbia, SC
48Lafayette CollegeEaston, PA
48Grand Valley State UniversityAllendale, MI

Additional Noteworthy Schools

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for German Language & Literature award.

RankCollegeLocation
63Belmont UniversityNashville, TN
63University of UtahSalt Lake City, UT
63University of DenverDenver, CO
63University of New Mexico - Main CampusAlbuquerque, NM
63University of Wisconsin - La CrosseLa Crosse, WI
63McDaniel CollegeWestminster, MD
63Augustana CollegeRock Island, IL
63Florida State UniversityTallahassee, FL
63Knox CollegeGalesburg, IL
63Luther CollegeDecorah, IA
63Middlebury CollegeMiddlebury, VT

German Language & Literature by Region

View the Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for German Language & Literature for a specific region near you.

Region
Southeast
New England
Rocky Mountains
Plains States
Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Great Lakes

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

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