Bachelor’s Degrees in Women’s Studies
Education Levels of Women’s Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,692 people earned their bachelor's degree in women's studies. This makes it the 158th most popular bachelor's 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 Bachelor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for women's studies majors with their bachelor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for women's studies majors who have their bachelor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in women's studies. About 93.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 110 |
| Women | 1,582 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of women’s studies bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 112 |
| Black or African American | 151 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 300 |
| White | 954 |
| International Students | 50 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 125 |
Most Popular Women’s Studies Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 296 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in women’s studies. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for women's studies students seekinga bachelor's degree is Florida International University. Each year, around 58,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,721 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,119 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their bachelor's degree in women's studies from FIU. Around 90% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 95% were women.
University of Florida tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for women's studies majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Roughly 53,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their bachelor's degree in women's studies from UF. Around 54% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 97% were women.
University of California - Santa Cruz is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in women's studies. Roughly 19,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their bachelor's degree in women's studies from UC Santa Cruz. About 86% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in women's studies. Roughly 47,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their bachelor's degree in women's studies from U-M. About 95% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for women's studies majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Wisconsin - Madison. Each year, around 44,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their bachelor's degree in women's studies from UW - Madison. Of these students, 91% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Ohio State University - Main Campus comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in women's studies. Each year, around 61,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their bachelor's degree in women's studies from Ohio State. About 90% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 7th most popular school in the country for women's studies majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of California - Santa Barbara. Roughly 26,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their bachelor's degree in women's studies from UCSB. Of these students, 87% were women and 65% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 8th most popular school in the country for women's studies majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is California State University - Sacramento. Each year, around 32,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their bachelor's degree in women's studies from Sac State. Of these students, 93% were women and 71% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Kansas is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in women's studies. Each year, around 26,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,596 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,488 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their bachelor's degree in women's studies from KU. Of these students, 82% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in women's studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their bachelor's degree in women's studies from UW Seattle. Around 45% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
University of Colorado Boulder is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in women's studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,910 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,849 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their bachelor's degree in women's studies from CU - Boulder. Of these students, 100% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 12th most popular school in the country for women's studies majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Smith College. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,260 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $61,260 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their bachelor's degree in women's studies from Smith. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Virginia Commonwealth University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in women's studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,850 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,404 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their bachelor's degree in women's studies from VCU. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
University of Utah comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in women's studies. Roughly 33,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,175 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,353 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their bachelor's degree in women's studies from U of U. Around 45% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
The 13th most popular school in the country for women's studies majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Wellesley College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their bachelor's degree in women's studies from Wellesley. About 100% of this group were women, and 72% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Oregon comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in women's studies. Roughly 21,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,240 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,659 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their bachelor's degree in women's studies from UO. Of these students, 87% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of New Hampshire - Main Campus is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in women's studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,170 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their bachelor's degree in women's studies from UNH. About 100% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 18th most popular school in the country for women's studies majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of California - Berkeley. Each year, around 42,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their bachelor's degree in women's studies from UC Berkeley. Of these students, 87% were women and 65% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 18th most popular school in the country for women's studies majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,019 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,552 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their bachelor's degree in women's studies from UNC Chapel Hill. About 100% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 18th most popular school in the country for women's studies majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is San Diego State University. Roughly 36,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their bachelor's degree in women's studies from SDSU. About 94% of this group were women, and 63% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to women’s studies that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Folklore Studies | 4,223 |
| 920 | |
| African American Studies | 752 |
| Latino Studies | 625 |
| Ethnic Studies | 293 |
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.
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