Western European Studies is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.
College Factual analyzed 3 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best western european studies schools.
The school you choose for western european studies can shape your career. To help, we created our Best Western European Studies Schools rankings. For our Best Overall Western European Studies School ranking, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we have developed a number of rankings, including this Best Western European Studies Schools list, to help you choose. Want schools in a particular part of the country? Narrow the list by region or state.
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Leading the list is Georgetown University, our #1 school for western european studies. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Washington. The six-year graduation rate is 95%. There were roughly 11 western european studies students who graduated with this degree at Georgetown University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their western european studies degree from Georgetown University earn around $64,851 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $16,483 to complete this degree.
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Students looking for a strong western european studies program will find one at University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus, which ranked #2. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a very large public university. University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus graduates 86% of students within six years. There were roughly 10 western european studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus in the most recent data year. Students who receive their western european studies degree from University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn around $56,926 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,958.
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Students looking for a strong western european studies program will find one at Columbia University In The City Of New York, which ranked #3. Located in the city of New York, Columbia University In The City Of New York is a very large private not-for-profit university. Columbia University In The City Of New York graduates 96% of students within six years. About 16 western european studies degrees were awarded at Columbia University In The City Of New York in the most recent year. Graduates of the western european studies program make about $41,903 in their early career. Columbia University In The City Of New York graduates carry a median of $22,486 in student loans.
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The ranking above is published 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 · 3 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).
