Women’s Studies Schools in California
569 students earned Women's Studies degrees in California in the 2022-2023 year.
A Women's Studies major is the 345th most popular major in this state.
Education Levels of Women’s Studies Majors in California
Women’s Studies majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:
Education Level | Number of Grads |
---|---|
Master’s Degree | 23 |
Post-Master’s Certificate | 11 |
Postbaccalaureate Certificate | 11 |
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) | 4 |
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) | 4 |
Doctor’s Degree (Other) | 4 |
Gender Distribution
In California, a women’s studies major is more popular with women than with men.

Racial Distribution
The racial distribution of women’s studies majors in California is as follows:
- Asian: 8.6%
- Black or African American: 4.9%
- Hispanic or Latino: 51.8%
- White: 24.6%
- Non-Resident Alien: 1.1%
- Other Races: 9.0%

Jobs for Women’s Studies Grads in California
There are 1,280 people in the state and 9,850 people in the nation working in women's studies jobs.

Wages for Women’s Studies Jobs in California
A typical salary for a women's studies grad in the state is $96,200, compared to a typical salary of $85,450 nationwide.

Most Popular Women’s Studies Programs in CA
There are 5 colleges in California that offer women’s studies degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:
Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time.
Request InformationStudents who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,721. 98% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.55 years to graduate.
Request InformationThe 0.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. 33% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.
Request InformationThe student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1. 84% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.35 years.
Request InformationA typical student attending UCSB will pay a net price of $15,482. It takes the average student 4.22 years to graduate. 59% of students get financical aid.
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Women’s Studies Careers in CA
Some of the careers women’s studies majors go into include:
Job Title | CA Job Growth | CA Median Salary |
---|---|---|
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors | 8% | $84,920 |
Related Majors in California
Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to women’s studies.
Major | Annual Graduates in CA |
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64 | |
Latino Studies | 41 |
African American Studies | 19 |
Native American Studies | 18 |
Asian-American Studies | 9 |
Ethnic Studies | 4 |
Folklore Studies | 3 |
Gay/Lesbian Studies | 2 |
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References
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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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