by our College Data Analytics Team
[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.
College Factual analyzed 1 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value european studies schools.
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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.
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in european studies, balancing cost against outcomes.
Our analysis ranked Yale University the best value for a degree in european studies in Connecticut. Set in the city of New Haven, Yale University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $67,250. European Studies graduates carry a median of $14,357 in student loans. Early-career european studies graduates make about $74,578. That is a strong return on a $14,357 median debt. Yale University admits about 4% of applicants.
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 1 school evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.
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