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Women's Studies in California

Women’s Studies Schools in California

569 Women's Studies students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

As a degree choice, Women's Studies is the 149th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Women’s Studies Majors in California

Women’s Studies majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 317
Bachelor’s Degree 209
Master’s Degree 23
Post-Master’s Certificate 11
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 11
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 5
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4

Gender Distribution

In California, a women’s studies major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of women’s studies majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.6%
  • Black or African American: 4.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 51.8%
  • White: 24.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.1%
  • Other Races: 9.0%
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Jobs for Women’s Studies Grads in California

In this state, there are 1,280 people employed in jobs related to a women's studies degree, compared to 9,850 nationwide.

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Wages for Women’s Studies Jobs in California

In this state, women's studies grads earn an average of $96,200. Nationwide, they make an average of $85,450.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer women’s studies degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
19,161 Total Students

23 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 84% are considered full time. A typical student attending UC Santa Cruz will pay a net price of $17,601.

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37 Degrees in Major Awarded
28,393 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 44% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $3,646. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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32 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
26,179 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 88% are considered full time. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 59% of students get financical aid.

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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,721. Most students complete their degree in 4.55 years. 98% of students get financical aid.

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Sierra College

Rocklin
27 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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26 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
32,293 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,911. Most students complete their degree in 5.04 years. 24 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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19 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
42,327 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. 60% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 70%.

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18 Degrees in Major Awarded
19,707 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,613. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

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17 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
40,069 Total Students

A typical student attending CSULB will pay a net price of $8,721. 80% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 45% are considered full time.

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Sonoma State University

Rohnert Park
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
8,018 Total Students

The average student takes 4.54 years to complete their degree at SSU. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 49% are considered full time.

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Women’s Studies Careers in CA

Some of the careers women’s 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 women’s studies.

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

View Nationwide Women’s Studies Report

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