Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

Bachelor's degree · Michigan State University · East Lansing, MI

CIP 16.05

$55,691Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$53,183Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$23,000Median federal debt
7Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics at Michigan State University earn a median of $55,691 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 $23,000, about 41% 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
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor
$41,286$17,959

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics graduates from Michigan State University make?

The median salary is $55,691 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $23,000.

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