Master’s Degrees in Women’s Studies
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Education Levels of Women’s Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 178 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 |
|---|---|
| Graduate Certificate | 260 |
| Master’s Degree | 178 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 31 |
Earnings of Women’s Studies Majors With Master’s Degrees
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Student Debt
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Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in women's studies. About 93.3% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 12 |
| Women | 166 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of women’s studies master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 30 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 |
| White | 69 |
| International Students | 18 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 14 |
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. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,449 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,719 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. Around 83% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
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. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.
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 $48,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,440 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. Of these students, 91% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. Of these students, 92% were women and 62% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The Graduate Center, CUNY comes in at #4 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 $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 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% 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 $10,656 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. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.
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 67% 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. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,525 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,092 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. Of these students, 100% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,036 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, 75% were women and 88% 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 $8,836 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. Of these students, 100% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Rutgers University - New Brunswick 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 $12,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,696 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 33% 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 $10,425 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. Of these students, 50% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Texas Woman's University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in women's studies. Roughly 16,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,616 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,112 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 83% of this group were women, and 50% 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. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,856 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,930 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.
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 67% 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 $8,111 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,691 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 $14,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,857 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. Of these students, 100% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. Roughly 19,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,422 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,219 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. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
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 $8,295 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,350 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. Of these students, 100% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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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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