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Associate Degree in Women's Studies

Associate Degrees in Women’s Studies

325 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
82% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
An associate degree in women's studies is offered at 50 colleges in the United States. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 82% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 0.6% of women's studies graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Women’s Studies Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 325 people earned their associate degree in women's studies. This makes it the 247th most popular associate degree program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in women’s studies at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,692
Associate Degree 325
Basic Certificate 273
Graduate Certificate 269
Master’s Degree 177
Doctor’s Degree 34
Undergraduate Certificate 13

Earnings of Women’s Studies Majors With Associate Degrees

At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.

Student Debt

The data on debt ranges for women's studies majors who have their associate degree is not available.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their associate degree in women's studies. About 81.8% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 59
Women 266
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The racial-ethnic distribution of women’s studies associate degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 30
Black or African American 16
Hispanic or Latino 196
White 50
International Students 2
Other Races/Ethnicities 31
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There are 50 colleges that offer an associate degree in women’s studies. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Mt. San Antonio College

Walnut, California
37 Yearly Graduations
77% Women
95% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Mt. San Antonio College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for women's studies majors who are seeking their associate degree. Roughly 28,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their associate degree in women's studies from Mt. SAC. Of these students, 77% were women and 95% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#2

Sierra College

Rocklin, California
27 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
53% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Sierra College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in women's studies. Roughly 17,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their associate degree in women's studies from Sierra College. Of these students, 88% were women and 53% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#3

City College of San Francisco

San Francisco, California
18 Yearly Graduations
75% Women

City College of San Francisco comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in women's studies. Each year, around 19,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their associate degree in women's studies from City College of San Francisco. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.

#4

Santa Rosa Junior College

Santa Rosa, California
16 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
44% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Santa Rosa Junior College is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in women's studies. Each year, around 16,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their associate degree in women's studies from SRJC. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.

#5

Diablo Valley College

Pleasant Hill, California
14 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
89% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Diablo Valley College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in women's studies. Roughly 18,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their associate degree in women's studies from Diablo Valley. Around 89% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.

#6

Santa Monica College

Santa Monica, California
11 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
78% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Santa Monica College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in women's studies. Roughly 25,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their associate degree in women's studies from SMC. Of these students, 89% were women and 78% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#7

Laney College

Oakland, California
10 Yearly Graduations
67% Women

Laney College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in women's studies. Roughly 9,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their associate degree in women's studies from Laney College. Of these students, 67% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#8

West Valley College

Saratoga, California
9 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
60% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 8th most popular school in the country for women's studies majors who are seeking their associate degree is West Valley College. Roughly 7,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their associate degree in women's studies from West Valley College. Of these students, 80% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#8

Evergreen Valley College

San Jose, California
9 Yearly Graduations
77% Women

Evergreen Valley College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in women's studies. Each year, around 8,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their associate degree in women's studies from Evergreen Valley College. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women.

#11

Foothill College

Los Altos Hills, California
7 Yearly Graduations
56% Women

Foothill College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in women's studies. Each year, around 14,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their associate degree in women's studies from Foothill College. About 56% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#11

East Los Angeles College

Monterey Park, California
7 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
92% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

East Los Angeles College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in women's studies. Each year, around 33,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their associate degree in women's studies from East Los Angeles College. Of these students, 75% were women and 92% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#11

Clovis Community College

Fresno, California
7 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
75% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 11th most popular school in the country for women's studies majors who are seeking their associate degree is Clovis Community College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their associate degree in women's studies from Clovis Community College. Around 75% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

#11

Pasadena City College

Pasadena, California
7 Yearly Graduations
60% Women

Pasadena City College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in women's studies. Roughly 25,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their associate degree in women's studies from Pasadena City College. Of these students, 60% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#15

Los Angeles City College

Los Angeles, California
6 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Los Angeles City College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in women's studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their associate degree in women's studies from Los Angeles City College. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

#15

Monterey Peninsula College

Monterey, California
6 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

Monterey Peninsula College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in women's studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their associate degree in women's studies from Monterey Peninsula College. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#15

Los Angeles Pierce College

Woodland Hills, California
6 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

Los Angeles Pierce College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in women's studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their associate degree in women's studies from Pierce College. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#18

College of the Canyons

Santa Clarita, California
5 Yearly Graduations
50% Women

College of the Canyons comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in women's studies. Each year, around 20,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their associate degree in women's studies from College of the Canyons. Of these students, 50% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#18

De Anza College

Cupertino, California
5 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
71% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

De Anza College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in women's studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their associate degree in women's studies from De Anza College. About 100% of this group were women, and 71% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to women’s studies that offer associate degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Native American Studies 165
Ethnic Studies 162
21
Deaf Studies 18
Disability Studies 13

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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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