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#1 #1 Best College for Women's Studies in the U.S. Duke University Durham, NC Two schools at Duke University are devoted to undergraduates: Trinity College of Arts and Sciences and Pratt School of Engineering. Combined they offer fifty majors, fifty-two minors, and the ability for students to design their own interdisciplinary majors....view more Acceptance Rate 7% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,510–1,560 Est. Net Price * $23,422 Median Starting Salary $49,046
#2 #2 Best College for Women's Studies in the U.S. Northwestern University Evanston, IL At Northwestern University, the most popular majors students study are Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 7% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,480–1,560 Est. Net Price * $23,341 Median Starting Salary $48,921
#3 #3 Best College for Women's Studies in the U.S. Miami University-Oxford Oxford, OH At Miami University-Oxford, the three most popular college majors students study are Finance, General, Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General. In fact, Miami University-Oxford awards 329 degrees every year to Finance, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,240–1,400 Est. Net Price * $27,928 Median Starting Salary $55,170
#4 #4 Best College for Women's Studies in the U.S. University of Massachusetts-Amherst Amherst, MA Annually, the University of Massachusetts-Amherst awards around 469 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Computer Science, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,310–1,480 Est. Net Price * $22,954 Median Starting Salary $54,130
#5 #5 Best College for Women's Studies in the U.S. Illinois State University Normal, IL At Illinois State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Elementary Education and Teaching, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 1,040–1,250 Est. Net Price * $20,871 Median Starting Salary $56,142
#6 #6 Best College for Women's Studies in the U.S. North Dakota State University Fargo, ND Each year, North Dakota State University awards around 204 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,010–1,190 Est. Net Price * $16,461 Median Starting Salary $56,638
#7 #7 Best College for Women's Studies in the U.S. Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Bowling Green, OH At Bowling Green State University-Main Campus, the most popular majors students pursue are Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,040–1,240 Est. Net Price * $20,987 Median Starting Salary $56,458
#8 #8 Best College for Women's Studies in the U.S. Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX At Southern Methodist University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Finance, General, Economics, General, and Sport and Fitness Administration/Management. In fact, Southern Methodist University awards 285 degrees annually to graduating Finance, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 62% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,350–1,490 Est. Net Price * $45,792 Median Starting Salary $51,551
#9 #9 Best College for Women's Studies in the U.S. Stony Brook University Stony Brook, NY At Stony Brook University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 49% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,320–1,490 Est. Net Price * $18,601 Median Starting Salary $47,639
#10 #10 Best College for Women's Studies in the U.S. University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PA Annually, the University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus grants around 407 degrees to those studying Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 50% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,290–1,460 Est. Net Price * $24,338 Median Starting Salary $54,024
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Duke University Durham, NC Two schools at Duke University are devoted to undergraduates: Trinity College of Arts and Sciences and...view more	100	7%	12	1,510 – 1,560	$23,422	$49,046
Northwestern University Evanston, IL At Northwestern University, the most popular majors students study are...view more	99	7%	6	1,480 – 1,560	$23,341	$48,921
Miami University-Oxford Oxford, OH At Miami University-Oxford, the three most popular college majors students...view more	98	82%	7	1,240 – 1,400	$27,928	$55,170
University of Massachusetts-Amherst Amherst, MA Annually, the University of Massachusetts-Amherst awards around 469 degrees...view more	93	58%	8	1,310 – 1,480	$22,954	$54,130
Illinois State University Normal, IL At Illinois State University, the most popular majors students pursue are...view more	91	89%	19	1,040 – 1,250	$20,871	$56,142
North Dakota State University Fargo, ND Each year, North Dakota State University awards around 204 degrees to those...view more	89	96%	9	1,010 – 1,190	$16,461	$56,638
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Bowling Green, OH At Bowling Green State University-Main Campus, the most popular majors...view more	87	81%	9	1,040 – 1,240	$20,987	$56,458
Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX At Southern Methodist University, the three most popular college majors...view more	84	62%	3	1,350 – 1,490	$45,792	$51,551
Stony Brook University Stony Brook, NY At Stony Brook University, the three most popular college majors students...view more	81	49%	4	1,320 – 1,490	$18,601	$47,639
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PA Annually, the University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus grants around 407...view more	79	50%	7	1,290 – 1,460	$24,338	$54,024

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About Women's Studies

A program that focuses on the history, sociology, politics, culture, and economics of women, and the development of modern feminism in relation to the roles played by women in different periods and locations in North America and the world. Programs may focus on literature, philosophy, and the arts as much as on social studies and policy.

Students studying Women's Studies can earn up to a Post masters certificate. On average, 13% percent of men and 87% percent of women make up the degrees awarded across all college campuses. Women's Studies is most popular in Ohio. The Median Starting Salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Women's Studies is $40,400.

Popularity of Women's Studies Degrees in the U.S.

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The highest paying job for Women's Studies majors is Area, Ethnic Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary. However, something else to consider is how many job openings there currently is. A position that is in high need that a degree in Women's Studies can prepare you for is Area, Ethnic Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary.

Top Paying Careers

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Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	$86,030	1,000	11,900	12,400	4%

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Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Women's Studies majors.

#1 Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary

Student Demographics

Total Students

224

Female Students

195 (87%)

Male Students

29 (12%)

White (139, 62%)

U.S. Nonresident (20, 9%)

Hispanic or Latino (17, 8%)

Black or African American (16, 7%)

Two or more races (15, 7%)

Race/ethnicity unknown (10, 4%)

Asian (7, 3%)

American Indian or Alaska Native (0, <1%)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)

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Women's Studies

#1 Best College for Women's Studies in the U.S.

7%

12

1,510–1,560

$23,422

$49,046

#2 Best College for Women's Studies in the U.S.

7%

6

1,480–1,560

$23,341

$48,921

#3 Best College for Women's Studies in the U.S.

82%

7

1,240–1,400

$27,928

$55,170

#4 Best College for Women's Studies in the U.S.

58%

8

1,310–1,480

$22,954

$54,130

#5 Best College for Women's Studies in the U.S.

89%

19

1,040–1,250

$20,871

$56,142

#6 Best College for Women's Studies in the U.S.

96%

9

1,010–1,190

$16,461

$56,638

#7 Best College for Women's Studies in the U.S.

81%

9

1,040–1,240

$20,987

$56,458

#8 Best College for Women's Studies in the U.S.

62%

3

1,350–1,490

$45,792

$51,551

#9 Best College for Women's Studies in the U.S.

49%

4

1,320–1,490

$18,601

$47,639

#10 Best College for Women's Studies in the U.S.

50%

7

1,290–1,460

$24,338

$54,024

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