Careers for a German Major
Skills That Transcend
Boundaries
Set yourself apart in a globalized world of work.
Leverage your cultural knowledge to access opportunities with the world's fourth-largest and Europe's leading economy. Our program goes beyond mere language proficiency; it equips you with global insights, fosters innovative thinking, and sharpens your communication skills, making you invaluable to international companies.
In-Demand
According to Forbes, 9 out of 10 employers rely on employees who speak a language other than English.
Specialized
Only 20% of people in the U.S. can speak another language fluently. Set yourself apart and get skills many other people don't have.
Careers
Knowing German literally opens new worlds to you. With your expertise, you can collaborate with international companies.
Career Options
Discover what you can do with a German major.
Microsoft, SAP, Lufthansa Systems, and BMW...just a smattering of the multinational companies hiring foreign workers fluent in German. The skills you learn here translate to a wide variety of careers, so the possibilities are really endless! You can also use your German degree to pursue further study in graduate school and law school.
- Bilingual Educator
- Teacher
- Exchange Program Coordinator
- Interpreter
- Foreign Service Officer
- Foreign Correspondent
- Freight Forwarder
- Flight Attendant
- Literary Researcher
Where can you work with a degree in German?
Still wondering where to work with a German degree? In the Green Bay and the Northeast Wisconsin Region, there are several companies including EMT International and its German partner company, Rotocontrol International; Fabio-Perini and its German parent company, the Korber group; and Millipore Sigma and its parent company, Merck HGaA. Experts are needed across industries like:
- Business: Import/Export, Advertising, Banking & Finance, Engineering, Research, Translation
- Government: Foreign Service, Translation, Aid Agencies, Overseas Dependents' Schools, Radio, U. S. Armed Forces
- Education: Elementary & Secondary Schools, Colleges & Universities, Commercial & Government-Operated Schools, Overseas Dependents' Schools, Peace Corps Locations
- Media: Journalism, Radio & Television, Film, Publishing
- Travel: Transportation, Hotels & Motels, Excursions & Tours
- Services: Health Professions, Social Work, Library Science, Service Organizations, Law & Law Enforcement, Volunteer Agencies
Skills in Translation
Further your education through UW-Milwaukee's Graduate Program in Translation, a Tier 1 Research institution that offers professional translator and interpreter training in a dynamic environment.
Ask Our Experts
Through our Career Planning and Professional Connections office, you have access to two advisors who are dedicated to your career success: Laura Jones and Shawna Keating.