Women's Studies Degree

The exciting field of women’s studies is an interdisciplinary field of study focused examining gender as a cultural and social construct. Get more details below including other New York colleges that offer women's studies degrees.

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Colgate University

320 North Goodman St, Rochester, NY

Colgate University is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and assists students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Hamilton, New York, which is a predominantly rural area. Enrollment at Colgate University is nearly 2,900 annually.

Areas of study available at Colgate University include but are not limited to:

• Social Sciences
• English Language And Literature
• History
• Psychology
• Philosophy And Religious Studies

The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, student records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions officials. Either the SAT or ACT exam must be taken in order to apply to Colgate University. Scores within the range of 30 - 32 on the ACT or 1880 - 2170 on the SAT are required to increase the chance of acceptance. Admission to this school is considered highly competitive, with only 30 percent of students who applied on average being admitted.

Tuition is approximately $47,000 per year, though it may change based on different types of circumstances. Students may visit the school's net price calculator to find what your personalized cost of attendance would be. Housing may be available for those that want to live on-campus for around a cost of $5,700 each year. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements by way of grants or student loans.

The Colgate University "Raiders" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Available sports offered may include:

• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Football (NCAA Division I-AA)

Students can take a look at the school's http://www.colgate.edu to view additional information.

Career Options for Graduates

Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses pertaining to the culture and development of an area, an ethnic group, or any other group, such as Latin American studies, women's studies, or urban affairs. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, area, ethnic, and cultural studies teachers, postsecondary employment is expected to grow at a rate of 15.1% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Rochester, NY
  • Total Employment: 90

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).