Massachusetts · Germanic Languages

Best Germanic Languages institutions in Massachusetts, ranked by earnings

The Germanic Languages program, officially titled Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, focuses on the study of Germanic-speaking peoples and their languages. This program is ideal for students interested in exploring the rich…

Institutions
7
offering CIP 16.05
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
26
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$17,183
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
92%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Interpreters and Translators
$70,100
BLS OEWS 2024

7 institutions offering Germanic Languages in Massachusetts

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by completions.

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University of Massachusetts - Amherst
Amherst Public
1083%
2Harvard University
Cambridge Private not-for-profit
598%$15,013
3Boston College
Chestnut Hill Private not-for-profit
491%$21,126
4Amherst College
Amherst Private not-for-profit
394%$16,081
5Williams College
Williamstown Private not-for-profit
294%$10,747
6Smith College
Northampton Private not-for-profit
189%$17,183
7Tufts University
Medford Private not-for-profit
194%$23,570

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Interpreters and Translators (SOC 27-3091).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+1.7%
Little or no change
Openings / yr (US)
~6,900
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$59,440
typically Bachelor's degree

Top skills

SpeakingActive ListeningReading ComprehensionWritingMonitoringCritical Thinking

What Interpreters and Translators earn in Massachusetts

Jobs in Massachusetts
2,250
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$70,100
median $65,490
Best-paying metro
$73,190
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH

Related careers

Interpreters and Translators
$70,100 avg · 2,250 jobs
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
$106,900 avg · 1,110 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Germanic Languages programs in Massachusetts.

How much do Interpreters and Translators earn in Massachusetts?+

The average annual wage for Interpreters and Translators in Massachusetts is $70,100 (median $65,490), across about 2,250 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

What is the focus of the Germanic Languages program?+

The Germanic Languages program, officially titled Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, focuses on the study of Germanic-speaking peoples and their languages. This program is ideal for students interested in exploring the rich…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop speaking, active listening, reading comprehension, writing, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Interpreters and Translators?+

The national job outlook is about +1.7% growth with around 6,900 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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