Gay/Lesbian Studies Bachelor’s Degrees
A bachelor’s degree in Gay/Lesbian Studies is offered at 14 colleges in the United States, where you can earn abachelor’s degree in Gay/Lesbian Studies. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and40% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 20.0% of Gay/Lesbian Studies graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Gay/Lesbian Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 76 people earned theirGay/Lesbian Studies majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Gay/Lesbian Studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 5 |
| Master’s Degree | 71 |
Earnings of Gay/Lesbian Studies Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in Gay/Lesbian Studies of $46,128 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $32,619 |
| 4 years | $46,128 |
| 5 years | $53,144 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 80.0% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1 |
| Women | 4 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Gay/Lesbian Studies graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2 | 40.0% |
| Asian | 1 | 20.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 | 20.0% |
| International Students | 1 | 20.0% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 20.0% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Gay/Lesbian Studies Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 21 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Gay/Lesbian Studies. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Gay/Lesbian Studies students seeking a bachelor's degree is University of Wisconsin-Madison. This school awarded 13 bachelor's degrees in Gay/Lesbian Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Gay/Lesbian Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus is a popular choice for Gay/Lesbian Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their bachelor's degree in Gay/Lesbian Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Gay/Lesbian Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their bachelor's degree in Gay/Lesbian Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Gay/Lesbian Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Dearborn comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Gay/Lesbian Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their bachelor's degree in Gay/Lesbian Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Gay/Lesbian Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is a popular choice for Gay/Lesbian Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 6 bachelor's degrees in Gay/Lesbian Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Gay/Lesbian Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a popular choice for Gay/Lesbian Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their bachelor's degree in Gay/Lesbian Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Gay/Lesbian Studies. This school awarded 5 bachelor's degrees in Gay/Lesbian Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Gay/Lesbian Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Cornell University is a popular choice for Gay/Lesbian Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 4 bachelor's degrees in Gay/Lesbian Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Gay/Lesbian Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their bachelor's degree in Gay/Lesbian Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Gay/Lesbian Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
San Diego State University is a popular choice for Gay/Lesbian Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their bachelor's degree in Gay/Lesbian Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is a popular choice for Gay/Lesbian Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 3 bachelor's degrees in Gay/Lesbian Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Gay/Lesbian Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Platteville is a popular choice for Gay/Lesbian Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their bachelor's degree in Gay/Lesbian Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Gay/Lesbian Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Hampshire College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Gay/Lesbian Studies. This school awarded 1 bachelor's degrees in Gay/Lesbian Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Gay/Lesbian Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland-Baltimore County is a popular choice for Gay/Lesbian Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 1 bachelor's degrees in Gay/Lesbian Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Harvard University is a popular choice for Gay/Lesbian Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Hobart William Smith Colleges comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Gay/Lesbian Studies. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Gay/Lesbian Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University Fort Wayne is a popular choice for Gay/Lesbian Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Gay/Lesbian Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Sierra College is a popular choice for Gay/Lesbian Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland-College Park comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Gay/Lesbian Studies. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Massachusetts-Amherst comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Gay/Lesbian Studies. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Gay/Lesbian Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Gay/Lesbian Studies that also offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Women’s Studies | 2,746 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 2,431 |
| African-American/Black Studies | 922 |
| Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies | 698 |
| American Indian/Native American Studies | 560 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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