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Women's Studies in Illinois

Women’s Studies Schools in Illinois

63 students earned Women's Studies degrees in Illinois in the 2022-2023 year.

In this state, Women's Studies is the 239th most popular major out of a total 904 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Women’s Studies Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Post-Master’s Certificate 25
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 25
Bachelor’s Degree 24
Master’s Degree 14

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, 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 Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.6%
  • Black or African American: 9.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 19.0%
  • White: 41.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 15.9%
  • Other Races: 12.7%
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Jobs for Women’s Studies Grads in Illinois

There are 450 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 Illinois

In this state, women's studies grads earn an average of $74,010. Nationwide, they make an average of $85,450.

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

#1

DePaul University

Chicago
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
21,922 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $29,430. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 49%.

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20 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
20,720 Total Students

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public school has an average net price of $19,966. 76% of the teachers are full time.

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18 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
16,893 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 50%. Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years.

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10 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
22,603 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $25,057. The full-time teacher rate is 81%. Of all the students who attend this school, 58% get financial aid.

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
23% Graduation Rate
7,119 Total Students

57% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. The average student takes 5.11 years to complete their degree at Northeastern Illinois University.

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#5

Dominican University

River Forest
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
3,189 Total Students

The average student takes 4.23 years to complete their degree at Dominican U. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $17,768. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
11,366 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,729. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

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3 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
4,680 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $21,110. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. 31% of the teachers are full time.

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#9

Augustana College

Rock Island
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
2,389 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $11,780. Most students complete their degree in 4.07 years. 78% of the teachers are full time.

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#10

Knox College

Galesburg
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
1,154 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

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Women’s Studies Careers in IL

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

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 0% $69,230

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
78
Disability Studies 36
African American Studies 34
Latino Studies 13
Asian-American Studies 5
Deaf Studies 2

View all majors related to Women’s Studies

View Nationwide Women’s Studies Report

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