by our College Data Analytics Team
[European Studies](/majors/ethnic-cultural-gender-studies/area-studies/european-studies/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong european studies education at a price that pays off.
For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools to find the best return on investment for european studies students.
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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.
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the european studies degrees they offer, see the list below.
Amherst College earned the #1 spot for value among european studies schools in Massachusetts. Located in the city of Amherst, Amherst College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $70,480. Students borrow a median of $15,398 to complete the european studies program here. Early-career european studies graduates make about $49,149. That is a strong return on a $15,398 median debt. Amherst College admits about 9% of applicants.
Boston University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in european studies, landing the #2 spot this year. Boston University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston. In-state tuition and fees average $68,102. Typical student debt for european studies graduates is $25,232. Soon after graduation, european studies degree recipients from Boston University generally make around $63,598. That is a strong return on a $25,232 median debt. The acceptance rate is 11%.
Students looking for strong value in european studies will find it at Brandeis University, which ranked #3. Located in the city of Waltham, Brandeis University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $68,080. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete the european studies program here. Soon after graduation, european studies degree recipients from Brandeis University generally make around $47,783. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Brandeis University admits about 40% of applicants.
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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 · 5 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.
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