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Women's Studies in California

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.

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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%
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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.

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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.

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There are 5 colleges in California that offer women’s studies degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,949 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
36,334 Total Students

Students 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.

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2 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,530 Total Students

The 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.

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2 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
19,161 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1. 84% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.35 years.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
26,179 Total Students

A 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

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
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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View Nationwide Women’s Studies Report

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