German, B.A.
What Can You Do With This Major?
We gathered data from our past graduates and found that most URI alumni who majored in German, B.A. go on to work in these industries among others.
Defense and Space
Entry Level - new to the industry
| Job Title | Salary Range |
|---|---|
| Airframe Design Engineer | $ 60,000 - $ 69,000 |
| Aerospace Systems Engineer | $ 60,000 - $ 69,000 |
| Technical Program Analyst | $ 60,000 - $ 69,000 |
| Evaluation Engineer | $ 60,000 - $ 69,000 |
| Repair Development Engineer | $ 60,000 - $ 69,000 |
Experienced - typically 10 years or more in the profession
| Job Title | Salary Range |
|---|---|
| Evaluation Coordinator | $ 70,000 - $ 79,000 |
| Management Officer | $ 140,000 - $ 149,000 |
| Integration Team Lead | $ 90,000 - $ 99,000 |
| Systems Engineer | $ 100,000 - $ 109,000 |
| Oceanographer | $ 70,000 - $ 79,000 |
Manufacturing and Biotechnology
Entry Level - new to the industry
| Job Title | Salary Range |
|---|---|
| Bioprocess Associate | $ 30,000 - $ 39,000 |
| Process Engineer | $ 60,000 - $ 69,000 |
| Hardware Engineer | $ 60,000 - $ 69,000 |
| Electrical Engineer | $ 60,000 - $ 69,000 |
| Manufacturing Associate | $ 20,000 - $ 29,000 |
Experienced - typically 10 years or more in the profession
| Job Title | Salary Range |
|---|---|
| Solution Engineering Manager | $ 120,000 - $ 129,000 |
| Director of Research and Innovation | $ 150,000 + |
| Director of Mechanical Engineering | $ 100,000 - $ 109,000 |
| Process Automation Engineer | $ 130,000 - $ 139,000 |
| Customer Systems Engineer | $ 90,000 - $ 99,000 |
Computers and Information Technology
Entry Level - new to the industry
| Job Title | Salary Range |
|---|---|
| Software Quality Assurance Tester | $ 60,000 - $ 69,000 |
| Technical Trainer | $ 50,000 - $ 59,000 |
| Salesforce Developer | $ 60,000 - $ 69,000 |
| Software Engineering Associate | $ 60,000 - $ 69,000 |
| DevOps Engineer | $ 60,000 - $ 69,000 |
Experienced - typically 10 years or more in the profession
| Job Title | Salary Range |
|---|---|
| Director of Technical Services | $ 120,000 - $ 129,000 |
| Purchasing and Inventory Manager | $ 80,000 - $ 89,000 |
| Software Engineer | $ 90,000 - $ 99,000 |
| Vice President of Engineering | $ 120,000 - $ 129,000 |
| Research Data Manager | $ 100,000 - $ 109,000 |
Where Can You Find URI Graduates?
Many alumni who majored in German, B.A. go on to pursue advanced degrees or careers across the globe.
Top Graduate Schools Enrolling Our Students
University of Rhode Island | Tufts University | Middlebury College | Darla Moore School of Business | S.U.N.Y. - Stony Brook | Drexel University | University of Massachusetts Lowell | Northeastern University | Worcester Polytechnic Institute | Fachhochschule Münster
Top Employers Hiring Our Grads
Amgen | Electric Boat | Raytheon | L3Harris Technologies | Thermo Fisher Scientific | BMW of North America,LLC | FM Global | Moderna | Naval Undersea Warfare Center Newport | Pratt and Whitney | Siemens | Supfina | Toray Plastics (America),Inc. | Bosch | Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence | Igus Inc. | Lockheed Martin | Sensata Technologies | Abiomed | ALCOR Scientific
What Do Employers Look for in a Candidate?
Across all majors, employers want to hire recent graduates who have the core skills that lead to a successful career. Ask your academic advisor which courses introduce or build upon these 8 Career Readiness competencies. After that, your Career Education Specialist (CES) can help you demonstrate these acquired skills and experiences in your resume.
Career Readiness for All Majors:
- Critical thinking
- Oral and written communication
- Teamwork
- Leadership
- Digital technology
- Professionalism
- Career and self development
- Equity and inclusion
German, B.A. Skills:
These skills are recommended and ranked by URI alumni with this major.
- Research
- Management
- Public Speaking
- Sales
- Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
Contact
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90 Lower College Rd
Kingston, RI 02881
401.874.2993 (ph) / 401.874.5085 (f)
