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2026 Best Russian Studies Schools in the Southwest Region

1 Colleges in the United States
10 Russian Studies Degrees Awarded
$38,223 Avg Early-Career Salary

Russian Studies programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 2 schools to find the best for russian studies students.

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Best Schools for Russian Studies in the Southwest Region

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the russian studies degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Russian Studies

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Leading the list is The University Of Texas At Austin, our #1 school for russian studies. The University Of Texas At Austin is a very large public school located in the city of Austin. About 89% of students finish within six years. About 10 russian studies degrees were awarded at The University Of Texas At Austin in the most recent year. Students who receive their russian studies degree from The University Of Texas At Austin earn around $38,223 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,215. See the full russian studies program report for The University Of Texas At Austin

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 2 schools evaluated.

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