Gay/Lesbian Studies Basic Certificates
There are 14 schools in the United States where you can earn abasic certificate in Gay/Lesbian Studies. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and24% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.5% 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 | 5 |
| Master’s Degree | 71 |
Earnings of Gay/Lesbian Studies Majors With Basic Certificates (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding abasic certificate in Gay/Lesbian Studies of $46,128 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| 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 calculate the median and range of debt loads for Gay/Lesbian Studies students with their basic certificate.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their basic certificate in Gay/Lesbian Studies. About 77.9% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 15 |
| Women | 53 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Gay/Lesbian Studies graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 51 | 75.0% |
| Asian | 3 | 4.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 | 10.3% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 4.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 1.5% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 1.5% |
| Race Unknown | 1 | 1.5% |
| International Students | 1 | 1.5% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.5% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Gay/Lesbian Studies Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 21 colleges that offer a basic certificate in Gay/Lesbian Studies. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of Wisconsin-Madison tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Gay/Lesbian Studies majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their basic certificate in Gay/Lesbian Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate 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 basic certificate. This school awarded 11 basic certificates in Gay/Lesbian Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Gay/Lesbian Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Gay/Lesbian Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their basic certificate in Gay/Lesbian Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate 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 basic certificates in Gay/Lesbian Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their basic certificate in Gay/Lesbian Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Gay/Lesbian Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Gay/Lesbian Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their basic certificate 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.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Gay/Lesbian Studies. This school awarded 5 basic certificates in Gay/Lesbian Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Gay/Lesbian Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia is a popular choice for Gay/Lesbian Studies majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their basic certificate in Gay/Lesbian Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate 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 basic certificate. This school awarded 4 basic certificates in Gay/Lesbian Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Gay/Lesbian Studies here go on to 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 basic certificates in Gay/Lesbian Studies. This school awarded 4 basic certificates 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.
San Diego State University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Gay/Lesbian Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their basic certificate 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 basic certificate. This school awarded 3 basic certificates in Gay/Lesbian Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate 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 basic certificate. This school awarded 3 basic certificates in Gay/Lesbian Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Gay/Lesbian Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Hampshire College is a popular choice for Gay/Lesbian Studies majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their basic certificate in Gay/Lesbian Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate 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 basic certificate. This school awarded 1 basic certificates in Gay/Lesbian Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Gay/Lesbian Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Harvard University is a popular choice for Gay/Lesbian Studies majors seeking their basic certificate. 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 basic certificates in Gay/Lesbian Studies. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University Fort Wayne comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Gay/Lesbian Studies. Graduates who complete their basic certificate 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 basic certificate. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Gay/Lesbian Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland-College Park comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Gay/Lesbian Studies. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Gay/Lesbian Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Massachusetts-Amherst comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Gay/Lesbian Studies. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make 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 basic certificates.
| 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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