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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Women’s Studies (Income $30-$48k)

30 Ranked Colleges
172 Degrees Awarded
$26,700 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Women's Studies Schools for a Master's For Those Making $30-$48k

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value Women’s Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

In 2019-2020, 2,802 people earned their degree in women’s studies, making the major the 254th most popular in the United States.

At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 172 women’s studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $56,398 and $43,194 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Women’s Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking analyzed 30 colleges that offered a degree in women’s studies. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality women’s studies programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the women’s studies program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Women’s Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Women’s Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k.

Top 25 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Women’s Studies (Income $30-$48k)

#1

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#8 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Florida. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Women’s Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k. Located in Gainesville, Florida, this large public school handed out 9 degrees to qualified masters’s women’s studies students in 2019-2020.

UF also made our “Best Women’s Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #8. Average graduate tuition and fees at UF are $30,130, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Women’s Studies at University of Florida

#2 in overall quality

Out of the 30 schools in the Best Value Women’s Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Wisconsin - Madison landed the #2 spot on the list. UW - Madison is a large school located in Madison, Wisconsin that handed out 3 masters’s women’s studies degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree women’s studies students whose families make $30-$48k list, UW - Madison has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Women’s Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UW - Madison are $25,523, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Women’s Studies at University of Wisconsin - Madison

#3

Emory University

Atlanta, Georgia
#1 in overall quality

Out of the 30 schools in the Best Value Women’s Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Emory University landed the #3 spot on the list. Emory is a fairly large school located in Atlanta, Georgia that handed out 4 masters’s women’s studies degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree women’s studies students whose families make $30-$48k list, Emory has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best Women’s Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Emory are $44,676, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Women’s Studies at Emory

#15 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Washington - Seattle Campus. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Women’s Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Seattle, Washington, this large public school handed out 1 degrees to qualified masters’s women’s studies students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UW Seattle, the school also landed the #15 spot in our “Best Women’s Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Washington - Seattle Campus are $30,294.

Read more about Women’s Studies at UW Seattle

#25 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of South Florida - Main Campus. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Women’s Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k. University of South Florida - Main Campus is a large school located in Tampa, Florida that handed out 3 masters’s women’s studies degrees in 2019-2020.

USF Tampa also made our “Best Women’s Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #25. Average graduate tuition and fees at USF Tampa are $21,126, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Women’s Studies at University of South Florida - Main Campus

#6

University of Maryland - College Park

College Park, Maryland
#3 in overall quality

University of Maryland - College Park did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Women’s Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #6. UMCP is a large public school situated in College Park, Maryland. It awarded 3 masters’s women’s studies degrees in 2019-2020.

UMCP not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best Women’s Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Maryland - College Park are $30,885, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Maryland - College Park Women’s Studies Report

#7

San Diego State University

San Diego, California
#9 in overall quality

San Diego State University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Women’s Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. SDSU is a large school located in San Diego, California that handed out 6 masters’s women’s studies degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at SDSU, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best Women’s Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at SDSU are $18,658.

Full SDSU Women’s Studies Report

#16 in overall quality

Ohio State University - Main Campus came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Women’s Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Columbus, Ohio is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s women’s studies degrees to 6 students in 2019-2020.

Ohio State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #16 on our “Best Women’s Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Ohio State are $37,141, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#10 in overall quality

Arizona State University - Tempe landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Women’s Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Arizona State University - Tempe is a large school located in Tempe, Arizona that handed out 2 masters’s women’s studies degrees in 2019-2020.

ASU - Tempe also made our “Best Women’s Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #10. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at ASU - Tempe are $27,048.

Full ASU - Tempe Women’s Studies Report

#10

George Washington University

Washington, District of Columbia
#5 in overall quality

George Washington University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Women’s Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k list. This large school is located in Washington, District of Columbia, and it awarded 2 masters’s women’s studies degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at GWU, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best Women’s Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at George Washington University are $31,824, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Women’s Studies at George Washington University

#4 in overall quality

The University of Texas at Austin landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Women’s Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. The University of Texas at Austin is a large school located in Austin, Texas that handed out 4 masters’s women’s studies degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Austin not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best Women’s Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at Austin are $22,886, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UT Austin Women’s Studies Report

#12

Towson University

Towson, Maryland
#22 in overall quality

Towson University landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value Women’s Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Located in Towson, Maryland, this large public school awarded 3 degrees to qualified masters’s women’s studies students in 2019-2020.

Towson not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #22 on our “Best Women’s Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Towson are $18,972, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Women’s Studies at Towson

#13

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina

With a ranking of #13, University of North Carolina at Greensboro did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Women’s Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k list. University of North Carolina at Greensboro is a fairly large school located in Greensboro, North Carolina that handed out 6 masters’s women’s studies degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UNC Greensboro are $21,918.

Read full report on Women’s Studies at UNC Greensboro

#14

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, New York
#7 in overall quality

Stony Brook University ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Women’s Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k list. SUNY Stony Brook is a public institution located in Stony Brook, New York. The school has a large population, and it awarded 1 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

SUNY Stony Brook also took the #7 spot in our “Best Women’s Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Stony Brook University are $25,583, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#15

University of California - Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, California
#12 in overall quality

University of California - Santa Barbara came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Women’s Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Santa Barbara, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s women’s studies degrees to 1 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UCSB, the school also landed the #12 spot in our “Best Women’s Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Santa Barbara are $28,670.

Full UCSB Women’s Studies Report

#19 in overall quality

Minnesota State University - Mankato did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Women’s Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #16. Minnesota State Mankato is located in Mankato, Minnesota and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 masters’s women’s studies degrees to qualified students.

Minnesota State Mankato also took the #19 spot in our “Best Women’s Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Minnesota State Mankato are $8,788, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Minnesota State Mankato Women’s Studies Report

#17

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona
#20 in overall quality

University of Arizona landed the #17 spot on the 2022 Best Value Women’s Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. University of Arizona is a large school located in Tucson, Arizona that handed out 1 masters’s women’s studies degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at University of Arizona, the school also landed the #20 spot in our “Best Women’s Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Arizona are $33,399.

Full University of Arizona Women’s Studies Report

#18

University of California - Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, California
#21 in overall quality

University of California - Santa Cruz ranked #18 on this year’s Best Value Women’s Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k list. University of California - Santa Cruz is located in Santa Cruz, California and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1 masters’s women’s studies degrees to qualified students.

UC Santa Cruz also took the #21 spot in our “Best Women’s Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Santa Cruz are $28,952.

Read more about Women’s Studies at University of California - Santa Cruz

#19

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis, Missouri
#13 in overall quality

Saint Louis University landed the #19 spot on the 2022 Best Value Women’s Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. SLU is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Saint Louis, Missouri. It awarded 1 masters’s women’s studies degrees in 2019-2020.

SLU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best Women’s Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Saint Louis University are $22,074, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Women’s Studies at Saint Louis University

#20

Oregon State University

Corvallis, Oregon
#17 in overall quality

With a ranking of #20, Oregon State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Women’s Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Corvallis, Oregon, this large public school handed out 6 diplomas to qualified masters’s women’s studies students in 2019-2020.

Oregon State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #17 on our “Best Women’s Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Oregon State University are $28,121, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Women’s Studies at Oregon State University

#21

University at Albany

Albany, New York
#14 in overall quality

University at Albany ranked #21 on this year’s Best Value Women’s Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k list. This fairly large school is located in Albany, New York, and it awarded 5 masters’s women’s studies degrees in 2019-2020.

UAlbany also took the #14 spot in our “Best Women’s Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University at Albany are $25,225.

Full UAlbany Women’s Studies Report

#22

University of Louisville

Louisville, Kentucky
#23 in overall quality

University of Louisville did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Women’s Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #22. UofL is a large public school situated in Louisville, Kentucky. It awarded 8 masters’s women’s studies degrees in 2019-2020.

UofL not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #23 on our “Best Women’s Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UofL are $27,575, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Louisville Women’s Studies Report

#23

University of Kansas

Lawrence, Kansas
#11 in overall quality

University of Kansas ranked #23 on this year’s Best Value Women’s Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k list. KU is a large school located in Lawrence, Kansas that handed out 4 masters’s women’s studies degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree women’s studies students whose families make $30-$48k list, KU has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best Women’s Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Kansas are $25,007, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Women’s Studies at University of Kansas

#24

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

With a ranking of #24, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Women’s Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k list. Milwaukee, Wisconsin is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s women’s studies degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at UWM are $25,295, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Women’s Studies at UWM

#25

Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti, Michigan

Eastern Michigan University landed the #25 spot on the 2022 Best Value Women’s Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Eastern Michigan University is located in Ypsilanti, Michigan and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 5 masters’s women’s studies degrees to qualified students.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Eastern Michigan University are $26,552, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Women’s Studies at Eastern Michigan

Notes and References

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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