Central & Eastern European Studies degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.
For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 22 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for central & eastern european studies students pursuing a degree.
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Choosing a Great Central & Eastern European Studies School
The school you choose for central & eastern european studies can shape your career. That is why we built our Best Central & Eastern European Studies Schools rankings. Our overall ranking combines our degree-level rankings, weighted by degrees awarded at each level.
To find the best fit, you can narrow this list to a specific degree level below.
Central & Eastern European Studies Rankings by Degree Level
We offer several rankings, including this Best Central & Eastern European Studies Schools list, to help you decide. Want schools in a particular part of the country? Narrow the list by region or state.
To further help you make the college decision, we have developed a unique tool called College Combat that lets you compare schools on the factors that matter most to you.
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Leading the list is Harvard University, our #1 school for central & eastern european studies. Located in the city of Cambridge, Harvard University is a very large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 98%. About 13 central & eastern european studies degrees were awarded at Harvard University in the most recent year. Graduates of the central & eastern european studies program make about $95,207 in their early career. Harvard University graduates carry a median of $16,616 in student loans.
Read more about the central & eastern european studies program at Harvard University
Georgetown University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best central & eastern european studies schools. Located in the city of Washington, Georgetown University is a very large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 95%. About 19 central & eastern european studies degrees were awarded at Georgetown University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, central & eastern european studies degree recipients from Georgetown University generally make around $64,851. Students borrow a median of $16,483 to complete this degree.
More information about a degree in central & eastern european studies from Georgetown University
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The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 22 schools evaluated.
The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
