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Featured European Studies Programs
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BA in History - European History
Take an in-depth look at Europe's history through the prism of religion, politics, warfare and culture with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
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2026 Best Value European Studies Schools in the Far Western Region
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the european studies degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value European Studies Schools
Leading the list is California State University Fullerton, our #1 best value for european studies in the Far Western Region. Located in the suburb of Fullerton, California State University Fullerton is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,470, with out-of-state students paying around $20,070. European Studies graduates carry a median of $17,500 in student loans. Soon after graduation, european studies degree recipients from California State University Fullerton generally make around $54,471. Set against $17,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.
California State University Long Beach came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value european studies schools. Set in the city of Long Beach, California State University Long Beach is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $7,374 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $19,974. European Studies graduates carry a median of $15,697 in student loans. Early-career european studies graduates make about $50,982. That is a strong return on a $15,697 median debt. The acceptance rate is 46%.
Students looking for strong value in european studies will find it at University Of Washington Seattle Campus, which ranked #3. University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Seattle. Students from in state pay about $12,973 in tuition and fees, compared with $43,209 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $14,922 to complete the european studies program here. European Studies graduates of University Of Washington Seattle Campus earn a median of $43,972 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $14,922 median debt. University Of Washington Seattle Campus admits about 39% of applicants.
University Of California Los Angeles is a great value for students pursuing a degree in european studies, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the city of Los Angeles, University Of California Los Angeles is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $14,233 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $46,121. European Studies graduates carry a median of $17,746 in student loans. Early-career european studies graduates make about $23,819. That is a strong return on a $17,746 median debt. Roughly 9% of applicants are accepted.
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[European Studies](/majors/ethnic-cultural-gender-studies/area-studies/european-studies/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
