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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, 7% percent of men and 93% percent of women make up the degrees awarded across all college campuses. Women's Studies is most popular in California. 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.
This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Women's Studies degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.
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Careers

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

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

Most In-Demand Careers

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

Student Demographics

Total Students
178
Female Students
166 (93%)
Male Students
12 (6%)
White (69, 39%)
Hispanic or Latino (40, 22%)
Black or African American (30, 17%)
U.S. Nonresident (18, 10%)
Two or more races (9, 5%)
Asian (7, 4%)
Race/ethnicity unknown (4, 2%)
American Indian or Alaska Native (1, 1%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)

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