undergraduate
Women's studies
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What is a women's studies major?
Women's studies focuses on the history, sociology, politics, culture, and economics of women, and the development of modern feminism in relation to the roles played by women in different periods and locations in North America and the world. Programs may focus on literature, philosophy, and the arts as much as on social studies and policy.
How much do women's studies majors make?
This data isn't currently reported, but we're working on it!
How popular is women's studies as a major?
Each year, around 2,070 students obtain a bachelor’s degree and around 100 students obtain an associate degree in women's studies. In 2021, 1,917 students received a bachelor's degree and 269 students received an associate degree. This is 4% more women's studies majors than there were in 2020. Women's studies is a relatively popular major compared to other interdisciplinary studies majors.
