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2026 Best European Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Region

1 Colleges in the United States
30 European Studies Degrees Awarded
$59,877 Avg Early-Career Salary

European Studies programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 16 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for european studies students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for European Studies in the Great Lakes Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall european studies education in the Great Lakes Region.

Top Schools in European Studies

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University Of Wisconsin Madison tops our 2026 ranking of the best european studies schools. University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public school located in the city of Madison. About 90% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 30 european studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Wisconsin Madison in the most recent data year. Graduates of the european studies program make about $59,877 in their early career. University Of Wisconsin Madison graduates carry a median of $20,850 in student loans. Get the full european studies details for University Of Wisconsin Madison

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Notes and References

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 · 16 schools evaluated.

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