{"id":7629,"date":"2026-10-18T20:09:44","date_gmt":"2026-10-18T17:09:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uniapplygermany.com\/?page_id=7629"},"modified":"2026-10-18T20:10:10","modified_gmt":"2026-10-18T17:10:10","slug":"who-earns-the-most","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uniapplygermany.com\/en\/werverdientambesten\/","title":{"rendered":"What is worth studying in Germany: specialties with the best starting salaries"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choosing a major is an investment in the future. And in Germany, this investment pays off: university graduates already earn significantly more at the start of their careers than those without a higher education. According to the job portal Stepstone, the median starting salary with a degree is 47,000 euros gross per year, without a degree \u2014 38,400 euros. The difference is 22%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But there is also a big gap among graduates. The highest starting salaries are earned by medical professionals, lawyers, IT and specialists and engineers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-info wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Not sure which direction to choose?<\/strong> We will discuss your interests, documents, and chances of admission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/uniapplygermany.com\/en\/service\/consultation\/\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:300px;border-top-right-radius:300px;border-bottom-left-radius:300px;border-bottom-right-radius:300px;background-color:#a9c85c\">Register for a consultation<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Top 10 professions with the highest starting salary<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The median salary of graduates in the first two years of employment, in gross terms per year:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Assistant physician (Assistenzarzt immediately after six years of education) \u2014 62 000 \u20ac<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>actuary (economists\/mathematicians) \u2014 60 750 \u20ac<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Architect PO \u2014 60 000 \u20ac<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>attorney \u2014 59 750 \u20ac<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Managing Consultant \u2014 59 250 \u20ac<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>machine learning engineer \u2014 59 000 \u20ac<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Data Scientist \u2014 58 750 \u20ac<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Data Engineer \u2014 57 000 \u20ac<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quality engineer \u2014 56 500  \u20ac<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Engineer-developer \u2014 56 250 \u20ac<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Medicine<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Assistant doctors\u2014young doctors undergoing specialty training at a clinic\u2014top the ranking. Medicine combines high starting salaries with long-term stability: Germany\u2019s population is aging, and the need for doctors is growing. The downside is high competition for admission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What to study: medicine, dentistry, pharmacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>IT and data<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Half of the top 10 are somehow related to AI IT. Software architects, machine learning engineers, data scientists, and data engineers are in demand in all industries\u2014from automotive to banking. Artificial intelligence and digitalization make this field one of the most promising.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What to study: Computer Science, Data Science, Business Informatics (Wirtschaftsinformatik).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mathematics and Finance<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Actuaries\u2014experts in insurance mathematics who assess risks and build financial models\u2014occupy second place in the ranking. This is a good choice for those who are strong in mathematics and statistics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What to study: mathematics, statistics, economic mathematics (Wirtschaftsmathematik).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Engineering<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Technical professions remain a guarantee of good income and a stable career. Quality engineers and development engineers round out the top 10, and demand for skilled engineers in Germany remains high.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What to study: mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, mechatronics, industrial engineering (Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Economy and consulting<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Management consultants usually start in consulting firms and help businesses develop strategies. The typical path is economics (VWL), enterprise economics (BWL), or a related program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What to study: VWL, BWL, management, business analytics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Right<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lawyers are among the highest-paid professionals, but the path is long: they have to pass two state exams in German law. For foreigners, this is only really possible with unrestricted German language skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-info wp-block-paragraph\">We will customize programs to suit your profile: with or without a competition, in German or English, via studienkolleg or directly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/uniapplygermany.com\/en\/service\/programme\/\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:300px;border-top-right-radius:300px;border-bottom-left-radius:300px;border-bottom-right-radius:300px;background-color:#a9c85c\">Choose a program<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Bachelor's or Master's degree?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Graduates with master's degrees are more likely to work in the highest-paid professions. Therefore, continuing your studies after a bachelor's degree often makes sense. Further income growth depends on the industry, experience, and managerial responsibilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why a German diploma works for you<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Education at state universities is free; only the semester fee is paid.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>German diplomas are recognized in the EU and highly valued outside of it<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>During studies, you can work and gain experience in your field of study<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After the end of the program, you can obtain a permanent residence permit for 18 months to find a job.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Graduates of German universities have easier access to a work residence permit and the EU Blue Card<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What we help with<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>matching specialties and universities to your profile<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>submission of applications, including through uni-assist<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>verification and preparation of documents, certified translation of the certificate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>resume and motivation letter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Appeals against refusals uni-assist<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visa support, blocked account, medical insurance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Applications to dormitories<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support after moving<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-success wp-block-paragraph\">Start with a consultation: we\u2019ll discuss which direction is right for you and how to get there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/uniapplygermany.com\/en\/service\/consultation\/\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:300px;border-top-right-radius:300px;border-bottom-left-radius:300px;border-bottom-right-radius:300px;background-color:#a9c85c\">Register for a consultation<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:10px\"><em>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stepstone.de\/magazin\/artikel\/einstiegsgehalt-nach-studium\">Stepstone \u2013 Entry salary: Which degree earns the most money?<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u0412\u044b\u0431\u043e\u0440 \u0441\u043f\u0435\u0446\u0438\u0430\u043b\u044c\u043d\u043e\u0441\u0442\u0438 \u2014 \u044d\u0442\u043e \u0438\u043d\u0432\u0435\u0441\u0442\u0438\u0446\u0438\u044f \u0432 \u0431\u0443\u0434\u0443\u0449\u0435\u0435. \u0418 \u0432 \u0413\u0435\u0440\u043c\u0430\u043d\u0438\u0438 \u044d\u0442\u0430 \u0438\u043d\u0432\u0435\u0441\u0442\u0438\u0446\u0438\u044f \u043e\u043a\u0443\u043f\u0430\u0435\u0442\u0441\u044f: \u0432\u044b\u043f\u0443\u0441\u043a\u043d\u0438\u043a\u0438 \u0432\u0443\u0437\u043e\u0432 \u0443\u0436\u0435 \u043d\u0430 \u0441\u0442\u0430\u0440\u0442\u0435 \u043a\u0430\u0440\u044c\u0435\u0440\u044b \u0437\u0430\u0440\u0430\u0431\u0430\u0442\u044b\u0432\u0430\u044e\u0442 \u0437\u0430\u043c\u0435\u0442\u043d\u043e \u0431\u043e\u043b\u044c\u0448\u0435 \u0442\u0435\u0445, \u0443 \u043a\u043e\u0433\u043e \u043d\u0435\u0442 \u0432\u044b\u0441\u0448\u0435\u0433\u043e \u043e\u0431\u0440\u0430\u0437\u043e\u0432\u0430\u043d\u0438\u044f. \u041f\u043e \u0434\u0430\u043d\u043d\u044b\u043c \u043f\u043e\u0440\u0442\u0430\u043b\u0430 \u0432\u0430\u043a\u0430\u043d\u0441\u0438\u0439 Stepstone, \u043c\u0435\u0434\u0438\u0430\u043d\u043d\u0430\u044f \u0441\u0442\u0430\u0440\u0442\u043e\u0432\u0430\u044f \u0437\u0430\u0440\u043f\u043b\u0430\u0442\u0430 \u0441 \u0434\u0438\u043f\u043b\u043e\u043c\u043e\u043c \u0441\u043e\u0441\u0442\u0430\u0432\u043b\u044f\u0435\u0442 47 000 \u0435\u0432\u0440\u043e \u0431\u0440\u0443\u0442\u0442\u043e \u0432 \u0433\u043e\u0434, \u0431\u0435\u0437 \u0434\u0438\u043f\u043b\u043e\u043c\u0430 \u2014 38 400 \u0435\u0432\u0440\u043e. \u0420\u0430\u0437\u043d\u0438\u0446\u0430 \u2014 22%. \u041d\u043e &hellip; 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