Russian, Central European, East European and Eurasian Studies
A program that focuses on the history, society, politics, culture, and economics of the region encompassing Russia, Central Europe, Eastern Europe, and Eurasia, including the Balkan, Baltic, Caucasus, and Central Asian states that were republics of the former Soviet Union.
- Schools offering
- 15
- Annual completions
- 21
- Typical degree level
- Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $59k
About this major
A program that focuses on the history, society, politics, culture, and economics of the region encompassing Russia, Central Europe, Eastern Europe, and Eurasia, including the Balkan, Baltic, Caucasus, and Central Asian states that were republics of the former Soviet Union.
Examples of specialized tracks: Russian and East European Studies, Central and Eastern European Studies, CIS Studies.
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area, ethnic, and cultural studies teachers, postsecondary | $84k | +2.4% | Doctoral or professional degree |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$59k
Top colleges for Russian, Central European, East European and Eurasian Studies
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colgate University | Hamilton, NY | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| Smith College | Northampton, MA | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| Stetson University | DeLand, FL | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| University of Massachusetts-Amherst | Amherst, MA | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| University of California-San Diego | La Jolla, CA | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Miami University-Oxford | Oxford, OH | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Florida State University | Tallahassee, FL | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Trinity College | Hartford, CT | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tufts University | Medford, MA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| San Diego State University | San Diego, CA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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