Master’s Degrees in Women’s Studies
Education Levels of Women’s Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 177 people earned their master's degree in women's studies. This earns it the #459 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in women’s studies at each degree level.
Education Level | Number of Grads |
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Graduate Certificate | 269 |
Master’s Degree | 177 |
Doctor’s Degree | 34 |
Earnings of Women’s Studies Majors With Master’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in women's studies. About 89.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
Gender | Number of Grads |
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Men | 18 |
Women | 159 |

The racial-ethnic distribution of women’s studies master’s degree students is as follows:
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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Asian | 8 |
Black or African American | 18 |
Hispanic or Latino | 31 |
White | 74 |
International Students | 36 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 10 |

Most Popular Women’s Studies Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 46 colleges that offer a master’s degree in women’s studies. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
DePaul University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for women's studies majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 21,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,379 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,135 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in women's studies from DePaul. Of these students, 71% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
San Diego State University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in women's studies. Each year, around 36,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in women's studies from SDSU. Of these students, 80% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for women's studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Loyola University Chicago. Roughly 16,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,270 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,375 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in women's studies from Loyola Chicago. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.
The 4th most popular school in the country for women's studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is The University of Alabama. Each year, around 37,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in women's studies from UA. About 88% of this group were women, and 63% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The Graduate Center, CUNY comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in women's studies. Roughly 9,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,930 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in women's studies from The Graduate Center. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
University of Cincinnati - Main Campus comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in women's studies. Roughly 40,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,228 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in women's studies from UC. Of these students, 82% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Claremont Graduate University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in women's studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in women's studies from Claremont Graduate University. Of these students, 100% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Ohio State University - Main Campus comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in women's studies. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in women's studies from Ohio State. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
The University of Texas at Austin is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in women's studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,012 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in women's studies from UT Austin. Of these students, 100% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Minnesota State University - Mankato comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in women's studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,356 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,182 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in women's studies from Minnesota State Mankato.
Rutgers University - New Brunswick comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in women's studies. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,674 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,824 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in women's studies from Rutgers New Brunswick.
The 10th most popular school in the country for women's studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is University at Albany. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in women's studies from UAlbany. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Oregon State University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in women's studies. Roughly 32,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,145 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,446 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in women's studies from Oregon State.
Texas Woman's University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in women's studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,712 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,184 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in women's studies from TWU. About 100% of this group were women, and 71% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
George Washington University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in women's studies. Roughly 27,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,508 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in women's studies from GWU. Of these students, 90% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 15th most popular school in the country for women's studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Florida. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in women's studies from UF. Of these students, 100% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Northern Iowa is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in women's studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,396 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,030 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in women's studies from UNI.
Eastern Michigan University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in women's studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,200 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,231 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in women's studies from Eastern Michigan.
University of North Carolina at Greensboro is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in women's studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,422 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,375 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in women's studies from UNC Greensboro. Of these students, 100% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 18th most popular school in the country for women's studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of North Texas. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,319 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,160 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in women's studies from UNT. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
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Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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