Graduate Certificates in Women’s Studies
Education Levels of Women’s Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 269 people earned their graduate certificate in women's studies. This makes it the 76th most popular graduate certificate 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 Graduate Certificates
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
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Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in women's studies. About 78.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 59 |
| Women | 210 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of women’s studies graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 23 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 147 |
| International Students | 47 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 18 |
Most Popular Women’s Studies Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 85 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in women’s studies. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of Utah tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for women's studies majors who are seeking their graduate certificate. 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, 23 people received their graduate certificate in women's studies from U of U.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for women's studies majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Illinois State University. Each year, around 20,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,971 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their graduate certificate in women's studies from Illinois State. Around 54% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for women's studies majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Ohio University - Athens Campus. Roughly 25,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,746 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,444 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their graduate certificate in women's studies from OHIO Athens. About 86% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Stony Brook University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates 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 $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, 13 people received their graduate certificate in women's studies from SUNY Stony Brook.
University of Georgia is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in women's studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their graduate certificate in women's studies from UGA. About 100% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Northwestern University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in women's studies. Each year, around 22,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,887 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,698 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their graduate certificate in women's studies from Northwestern. About 63% of this group were women, and 25% 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 graduate certificate is University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus. Each year, around 32,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,154 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their graduate certificate in women's studies from Pitt. Of these students, 80% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 8th most popular school in the country for women's studies majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Each year, around 19,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,422 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,375 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their graduate certificate in women's studies from UNC Greensboro. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in women's studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,455 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,701 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their graduate certificate in women's studies from UWM. About 100% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Syracuse University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in women's studies. Roughly 21,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,310 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $44,928 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their graduate certificate in women's studies from Syracuse. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
University of Iowa comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in women's studies. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,016 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,256 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their graduate certificate in women's studies from Iowa. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
Virginia Commonwealth University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate 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, 6 people received their graduate certificate in women's studies from VCU.
University of South Carolina - Columbia is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in women's studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,288 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,374 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their graduate certificate in women's studies from UofSC. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 15th most popular school in the country for women's studies majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is The Graduate Center, CUNY. Each year, around 9,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,930 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their graduate certificate in women's studies from The Graduate Center. About 77% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in women's studies. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,812 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their graduate certificate in women's studies from UNC Charlotte. About 57% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Massachusetts Amherst is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in women's studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,591 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,723 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their graduate certificate in women's studies from UMass Amherst. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 15th most popular school in the country for women's studies majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Bowling Green State University - Main Campus. Roughly 18,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,010 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,418 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their graduate certificate in women's studies from BGSU.
The 15th most popular school in the country for women's studies majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Kansas. 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, 5 people received their graduate certificate in women's studies from KU.
University of Florida is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in women's studies. 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, 5 people received their graduate certificate in women's studies from UF. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to women’s studies that offer graduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 70 | |
| Disability Studies | 66 |
| African American Studies | 30 |
| Native American Studies | 16 |
| Ethnic 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.
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