2027 Best European Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Region

European Studies is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their european studies programs.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 2 schools to find the best for european studies students.

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• Best European Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Region

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

1

Ohio University Main Campus
Athens, OH

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

10 European Studies Degrees Awarded

$49,736 Median Starting Salary

No school ranked higher than Ohio University Main Campus this year for european studies. Set in the town of Athens, Ohio University Main Campus is a very large public institution. Ohio University Main Campus graduates 65% of students within six years. About 10 european studies degrees were awarded at Ohio University Main Campus in the most recent year. Graduates of the european studies program make about $49,736 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,546. Read more about the european studies program at Ohio University Main Campus

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University Of Wisconsin Madison
Madison, WI

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

82 European Studies Degrees Awarded

$59,877 Median Starting Salary

University Of Wisconsin Madison came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best european studies schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Madison. The six-year graduation rate is 90%. University Of Wisconsin Madison awarded about 82 european studies degrees in the most recent data year. European Studies graduates of University Of Wisconsin Madison earn a median of $59,877 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $20,850 to complete this degree. Read more about the european studies program at University Of Wisconsin Madison

Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.