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Women's Studies in New York

Women’s Studies Schools in New York

In 2022-2023, 201 students earned their Women's Studies degrees in NY.

In this state, Women's Studies is the 255th most popular major out of a total 1065 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Women’s Studies Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 143
Post-Master’s Certificate 37
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 37
Master’s Degree 14
Associate Degree 5
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2

Gender Distribution

In New York, 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 New York is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.5%
  • Black or African American: 11.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 17.9%
  • White: 49.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.0%
  • Other Races: 6.0%
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Jobs for Women’s Studies Grads in New York

In this state, there are 1,510 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 New York

In this state, women's studies grads earn an average of $93,280. Nationwide, they make an average of $85,450.

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There are 11 colleges in New York that offer women’s studies degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

#1

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook
25 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
26,782 Total Students

63% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.26 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 88% get financial aid.

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#2

Hunter College

New York
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
24,052 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. A typical student attending Hunter will pay a net price of $3,296. 32% of the teachers are full time.

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16 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
21,322 Total Students

The average student takes 4.14 years to complete their degree at Syracuse. 67% of the teachers are full time. 79% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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14 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
17,688 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate. A typical student attending UAlbany will pay a net price of $17,051. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

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12 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,300 Total Students

35% of the teachers are full time. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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10 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
11,741 Total Students

73% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 95% are considered full time. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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#7

SUNY New Paltz

New Paltz
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
7,489 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 51% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.21 years.

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#7

SUNY Oneonta

Oneonta
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
6,718 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.14 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid.

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#7

SUNY Plattsburgh

Plattsburgh
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
5,109 Total Students

61% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,598. The average student takes 4.28 years to complete their degree at SUNY Plattsburgh.

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#10

Barnard College

New York
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
2,744 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.11 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $27,999.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
1,833 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years. An average student at The Colleges will pay a net price of $29,256. The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1.

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Women’s Studies Careers in NY

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

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 19% $79,000

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
124
African American Studies 122
Disability Studies 107
Ethnic Studies 22
Latino Studies 12
Asian-American Studies 10
Gay/Lesbian Studies 10
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