2024 Best German Language & Literature Master's Degree Schools in California

When it comes to popularity, a master's degree in german language & literature sits in the middle of the road, ranking #596 out of 1172 majors in the country. As such, the degree program isn't offered at every college in the United States, but there are schools that do have a program in the field that are top-notch when it comes to quality.

College Factual reviewed 2 schools in California to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of german language & literature. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 10 master's degrees in german language & literature during the 2020-2021 academic year.

What's on this page: * Our Methodology

• Best Master’s Degree Schools List

Other Factors We Consider

The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.

• Major Focus - How many resources a school devotes to german language & literature students as compared to other majors.
• Major Demand - How many other german language & literature students want to attend this school to pursue a master's degree.
• Educational Resources - How many resources are allocated to students. These resources may include educational expenditures per student, number of students per instructor, and graduation rate among other things.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized german language & literature related body.

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for german language & literature students working on their master's degree.

More Ways to Rank German Language & Literature Schools

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best German Language & Literature Master's Degree Schools in California list, to help you choose the best school for you.

Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study German Language & Literature in California

Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in german language & literature.

Top California Schools for a Master's in German Language

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University of California - Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

2 Annual Graduates

It's difficult to beat University of California - Berkeley if you want to pursue a master's degree in german language & literature. Located in the city of Berkeley, UC Berkeley is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in german language & literature from University of California - Berkeley

2

California State University - Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

3 Annual Graduates

California State University - Long Beach is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in german language & literature. Located in the large city of Long Beach, CSULB is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in german language & literature from California State University - Long Beach

2

University of California - Davis
Davis, CA

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

2 Annual Graduates

Any student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in german language & literature needs to take a look at University of California - Davis. UC Davis is a very large public university located in the small suburb of Davis.More information about a master’s in german language & literature from University of California - Davis

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University of California - Irvine
Irvine, CA

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

2 Annual Graduates

University of California - Irvine is a wonderful choice for individuals interested in a master's degree in german language & literature. Located in the city of Irvine, UC Irvine is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in german language & literature from University of California - Irvine

Best German Language & Literature Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Best German Language & Literature Colleges in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Washington	402	1
Oregon	291	1

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Rankings in Majors Related to German Language

One of 7 majors within the Germanic Languages area of study, German Language & Literature has other similar majors worth exploring.

Most Popular Majors Related to German Language

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Sc&inavian Languages, Literatures, & Linguistics	1

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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