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 Hampshire colleges that offer women's studies degrees.

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Franklin Pierce University

456 High Street, Somersworth, NH

Franklin Pierce University is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and helps 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 Rindge, New Hampshire, which is a predominantly rural area. FPU has a yearly student enrollment of over 2,400.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs FPU offers:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Communications And Journalism
• Security And Protective Services
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be required to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit school records, which are then studied by the admissions committee. Most common scores among applicants accepted to this school are in the range of 18 - 24 for the ACT exam, or 1280 - 1590 on the SAT exam. Approximately 90% of all applicant were admitted at this school, with 18% of those admitted choosing to attend. More information on admissions can be found here.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $32,000 annually, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students may visit the school's price of attendance calculator to get a more personalized estimate of costs. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is approximately $6,800. Students enrolled at Franklin Pierce University may be eligible for aid which is usually scholarships, grants, and loans.

Athletic programs are available at Franklin Pierce University through the NCAA, allowing students to participate in intercollegiate sports. Sports available may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division II)

Students may visit the Franklin Pierce University website to see a complete list of academic programs offered, student services, and more.

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

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