Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

Bachelor's degree · University of Michigan-Ann Arbor · Ann Arbor, MI

CIP 16.05

$41,286Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$68,898Median earnings 4 years after
$55,147Median earnings 5 years after
$17,959Median federal debt
39Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor earn a median of $41,286 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $55,459 four years after graduating (middle half: $36,860–$80,954). Median debt is $17,959, about 43% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics (Bachelor's degree) at other Michigan schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Michigan State University
East Lansing
$55,691$23,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics graduates from University of Michigan-Ann Arbor make?

The median salary is $41,286 one year after graduation and $55,147 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $17,959.

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