Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

Bachelor's degree · Luther College · Decorah, IA

CIP 16.05

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$49,769Median earnings 4 years after

—Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

6Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics at Luther College earn a median of $49,769. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $55,459 four years after graduating (middle half: $36,860–$80,954).

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics graduates from Luther College make?

The median salary is $49,769.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.