by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 2 U.S. colleges awarded 8 degrees and certificates in Germanic Languages, Literatures, & Linguistics, Other. Graduates earn a median $46,924 one year after completing, rising to $64,472 after four years.
Studying Germanic Languages, Literatures, & Linguistics, Other covers Germanic Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, Other. Any Instructional Program In Germanic Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics Not Listed Above.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings. Data as of: July 2026.
Across the country, germanic languages, literatures, & linguistics, other draws strong interest, with 8 degrees awarded annually. 2 colleges award germanic languages, literatures, & linguistics, other degrees, an average of 4 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 7.
All 8 of the awards are bachelor’s degrees, the only level colleges reported.
Women earned 75% of germanic languages, literatures, & linguistics, other degrees and certificates in the latest year (6 of 8). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (7) and multiracial (1).
O*NET rates Speaking the most important skill for jobs related to germanic languages, literatures, & linguistics, other, at 4.1 out of 5. The key knowledge areas are English Language, Education and Training and Foreign Language. The most important abilities are Speech Clarity, Oral Expression and Oral Comprehension.
Top skills, rated 0–5:
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How long a germanic languages, literatures, & linguistics, other degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 8 |
Bachelor’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to germanic languages, literatures, & linguistics, other, at 45.2%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree | 45.2% |
| Doctoral degree | 28.2% |
| Master’s degree | 15.1% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 3.8% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 2.9% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 2.6% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 2.0% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 0.3% |
Source: O*NET Online.
3 occupations are related to Germanic Languages, Literatures, & Linguistics, Other, with an average median salary of $56,790; the strongest outlook belongs to Interpreters and Translators, at 12.2% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Spanish Teacher, Teacher, Language Instructor and ESL Instructor (English as a Second Language Instructor).
The occupation related to germanic languages, literatures, & linguistics, other with the most projected jobs is Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary, at 629,317.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | 629,317 | 7.3% |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | 571,954 | 1.8% |
| Interpreters and Translators | 424,722 | 12.2% |
Germanic Languages, Literatures, & Linguistics, Other graduates earn a median $46,924 one year after completing their program, $64,472 after four years and $62,456 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $46,924 |
| 4 years | $64,472 |
| 5 years | $62,456 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The highest-paying occupation related to germanic languages, literatures, & linguistics, other is Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education, with a median salary of $77,927.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
| Interpreters and Translators | $52,627 |
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | $39,815 |
Germanic Languages, Literatures, & Linguistics, Other has 6 similar majors in the Foreign Languages & Linguistics field, which together award 1,095 degrees a year; the largest are German Language and Literature (918), Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics (145) and Scandinavian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics (16). Browse all Foreign Languages & Linguistics majors or the full list of college majors.
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