Women’s Studies Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Women’s Studies is offered at 331 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Women’s Studies.
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Education Levels of Women’s Studies Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 2,746 students earned theirWomen’s Studies majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Women’s Studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 26 |
| Associate’s Degree | 365 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,681 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 637 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 31 |
Earnings of Women’s Studies Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Women’s Studies of $46,128 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $32,619 |
| 4 years | $46,128 |
| 5 years | $53,144 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Women’s Studies majors who have their master’s degree is not currently available.
Most Popular Women’s Studies Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 413 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Women’s Studies. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Women's Studies students seeking a master's degree is University of Wisconsin-Madison. This school awarded 184 master's degrees in Women's Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Mt San Antonio College is a popular choice for Women's Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 61 master's degrees in Women's Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Women's Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their master's degree in Women's Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Women's Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their master's degree in Women's Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Women's Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 39 master's degrees in Women's Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Utah comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Women's Studies. This school awarded 38 master's degrees in Women's Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Graduate School and University Center comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Women's Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their master's degree in Women's Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Cruz is a popular choice for Women's Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their master's degree in Women's Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Delaware comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Women's Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in Women's Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Women's Studies. This school awarded 25 master's degrees in Women's Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus is a popular choice for Women's Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in Women's Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Women's Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Hunter College is a popular choice for Women's Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 23 master's degrees in Women's Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Citrus College is a popular choice for Women's Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in Women's Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Women's Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Women's Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in Women's Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Women's Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University at Albany comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Women's Studies. This school awarded 23 master's degrees in Women's Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Women's Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Kansas comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Women's Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in Women's Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Women's Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Sacramento is a popular choice for Women's Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 22 master's degrees in Women's Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
George Washington University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Women's Studies. This school awarded 21 master's degrees in Women's Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Women's Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
San Jose City College is a popular choice for Women's Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in Women's Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Barbara comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Women's Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in Women's Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Women's Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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References
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- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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