Doctor’s Degrees in Women’s Studies
Education Levels of Women’s Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 34 people earned their doctor's degree in women's studies. This earns it the #331 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
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 Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for women's studies majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for women's studies students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in women's studies. About 94.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2 |
| Women | 32 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of women’s studies doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 12 |
| International Students | 6 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 3 |
Most Popular Women’s Studies Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 14 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in women’s studies. Learn more about the most popular 14 below:
Texas Woman's University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for women's studies majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,712 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,184 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in women's studies from TWU. Of these students, 100% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The most popular school in the United States for women's studies students seekinga doctor's degree is Emory University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,800 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in women's studies from Emory. Of these students, 100% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The most popular school in the United States for women's studies students seekinga doctor's degree is University of Arizona. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,546 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in women's studies from University of Arizona.
The 4th most popular school in the country for women's studies majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Ohio State University - Main Campus. 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, 3 people received their doctor's degree in women's studies from Ohio State. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
The 4th most popular school in the country for women's studies majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Rutgers University - New Brunswick. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,674 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,824 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in women's studies from Rutgers New Brunswick. About 86% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Oregon State University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in women's studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,145 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,446 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in women's studies from Oregon State. Of these students, 100% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor'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, 1 people received their doctor's degree in women's studies from UW Seattle. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 7th most popular school in the country for women's studies majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Kansas. 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, 1 people received their doctor's degree in women's studies from KU. Of these students, 100% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of California - Santa Barbara comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in women's studies. 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, 1 people received their doctor's degree in women's studies from UCSB. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 7th most popular school in the country for women's studies majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Stony Brook University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in women's studies from SUNY Stony Brook.
University of Maryland - College Park comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in women's studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,889 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,560 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their doctor's degree in women's studies from UMCP.
The 11th most popular school in the country for women's studies majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of California - Santa Cruz. 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, 0 people received their doctor's degree in women's studies from UC Santa Cruz. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to women’s studies that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| African American Studies | 33 |
| 26 | |
| Latino Studies | 20 |
| Disability Studies | 11 |
| Native American Studies | 9 |
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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