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Women's Studies in Massachusetts

Women’s Studies Schools in Massachusetts

161 students earned Women's Studies degrees in Massachusetts in the 2022-2023 year.

In terms of popularity, Women's Studies is the 163rd most popular major in the state out of a total 881 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Women’s Studies Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 151
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 4
Master’s Degree 4
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, 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 Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 9.3%
  • Black or African American: 8.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.0%
  • White: 55.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.8%
  • Other Races: 6.2%
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Jobs for Women’s Studies Grads in Massachusetts

470 people in the state and 9,850 in the nation are employed in jobs related to women's studies.

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Wages for Women’s Studies Jobs in Massachusetts

In this state, women's studies grads earn an average of $98,380. Nationwide, they make an average of $85,450.

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

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
31,642 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.11 years. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $21,846.

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Smith College

Northampton
22 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
2,504 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 82%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1. 74% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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Wellesley College

Wellesley
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
2,280 Total Students

The average student takes 4.09 years to complete their degree at Wellesley. The full-time teacher rate is 80%. This private institution charges an average net price of $23,052.

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14 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
16,259 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 60%.

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12 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
5,440 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.08 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 68% of students receive it. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $35,439.

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Harvard University

Cambridge
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
98% Graduation Rate
30,391 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years. The student to faculty ratio is 7 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 72% of students receive it.

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10 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
1,670 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $32,248. It takes the average student 4.08 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

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Clark University

Worcester
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
3,405 Total Students

The average student takes 4.09 years to complete their degree at Clark. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid.

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9 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
7,869 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. 66% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

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#10

Williams College

Williamstown
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
1,987 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 86%. 55% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Women’s Studies Careers in MA

Some of the careers women’s studies majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 14% $79,710

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to women’s studies.

Major Annual Graduates in MA
African American Studies 84
18
Latino Studies 10
Ethnic Studies 5
Deaf Studies 5
Gay/Lesbian Studies 4
Folklore Studies 2
2

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