College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
CompareAs a Germanic Studies major, you'll explore areas such as
You'll develop the intercultural competence that is in demand in a wide variety of fields. You can choose from concentrations in:
The major also offers a Teacher Education option that prepares graduates to teach German. You may also qualify for the five-year Bachelor of Arts/Master of Arts degree program in German.
88% employed or continuing education
60% employed after graduation
25% attending graduate school
3% volunteering
$42,419 average starting annual income
Sample employer destinations: U.S. House of Representatives, Textron, The Center: Resources for Teaching and Learning View All
Sample grad school destinations: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, University of Illinois at Chicago, John Marshall Law School View All
4.4 years to degree
95% first-year retention rate
61% four-year graduation rate
86% six-year graduation rate