German Studies

Sample classes

  • German Life Style Going Digital
  • Changing Worlds: Migration, Minorities and German Literature
  • Scenes of the Crime: German Mystery and Detective Fiction
  • German in Business Culture

Outcomes

All information below is based on the 2022 First-Destination Post-Graduate Survey. Lists are not exhaustive; rather, they are a sampling of the data. If you would like more information, please email as_careers@cornell.edu

What can you do with a degree in German Studies?

Graduate school:

In 2022, many German studies majors embarked on graduate school journeys. They pursued various advanced degrees, with the majority dedicated to their PhD, JD, and MFA. Their graduate field interest ranges from applied mathematics to comparative literature and history.

These ambitious individuals have chosen to continue their education at prestigious institutions like the California Institute of the Arts, Harvard University, the University of Chicago, and the University of Michigan.

Employment: 

The majority of German studies graduates entered sectors in consulting, financial services, technology, and nonprofit organizations.

Where 2022 German Studies Graduates Work

EmployerJob Titles
Amazon Web ServicesSoftware Engineer
Deutsche BankCorporate Banking Analyst
New York TimesNews Assistant
Partners CapitalInvestment Analyst
Public Library of SciencePublications Assistant
United States Air ForceIntelligence Officer