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Gay/Lesbian Studies in California

Gay/Lesbian Studies Schools in California

2 Gay/Lesbian Studies students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

As a degree choice, Gay/Lesbian Studies is the 737th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Gay/Lesbian Studies Majors in California

Gay/Lesbian Studies majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In California, a gay/lesbian studies major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of gay/lesbian studies majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 50.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 50.0%
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Jobs for Gay/Lesbian Studies Grads in California

There are 1,280 people in the state and 9,850 people in the nation working in gay/lesbian studies jobs.

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Wages for Gay/Lesbian Studies Jobs in California

A typical salary for a gay/lesbian studies grad in the state is $96,200, compared to a typical salary of $85,450 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in California that offer gay/lesbian studies degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

#1

Mills College

Oakland
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
961 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.18 years to graduate.

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#2

Sierra College

Rocklin
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
17,503 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 30%. 23 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 82% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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2 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
36,334 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.55 years. 98% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1.

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Gay/Lesbian Studies Careers in CA

Some of the careers gay/lesbian studies majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 8% $84,920

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to gay/lesbian studies.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Latino Studies 705
534
Women’s Studies 522
Ethnic Studies 294
African American Studies 240
Deaf Studies 181
Asian-American Studies 107
Native American Studies 49

View all majors related to Gay/Lesbian Studies

View Nationwide Gay/Lesbian Studies Report

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