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 Jersey colleges that offer women's studies degrees.

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New Jersey City University (HCCC)

70 Sip Avenue, Jersey City, NJ

NJCU provides a variety of program options for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Jersey City, NJ and publically funded. Enrollment at NJCU is nearly 8,500 annually.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs New Jersey City University offers:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Psychology
• Security And Protective Services
• Health And Clinical Professions

The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, transcripts, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions committee. Students may submit either the ACT or SAT scores to be considered for admissions at this school. A score in a range of 1165 - 1430 on the SAT, or 19 - 21 for the ACT is common among admitted students. 45% of applicants are admitted to New Jersey City University, of which 36% choose to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found at njcu.edu.

Tuition & fees at this school vary for in-state and nonresidents. In-state tuition costs approximately $11,000 per year and out-of-state tuition costing $20,000 per year. Student housing is available for students and costs around $6,900 each year. This school may offer financial aid for students that are eligible in the form of grants and loans.

The mascot for New Jersey City University is the "Gothic Knights", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)

Students may take a look at the school's njcu.edu to see additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Women's Studies Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. New Jersey City University offers a bachelor's degree program in women's studies.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

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

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 90
  • Average Annual Salary: $69810

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