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2027 Best Women’s Studies Schools in the Far Western Region

24 Colleges in the United States
411 Women's Studies Degrees Awarded
$42,905 Avg Early-Career Salary

Women’s Studies degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

College Factual analyzed 24 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best women’s studies schools.

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Best Schools for Women’s Studies in the Far Western Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall women’s studies education in the Far Western Region.

Top Schools in Women’s Studies

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University Of California Berkeley is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in women's studies. Located in the city of Berkeley, University Of California Berkeley is a very large public university. Roughly 93% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of California Berkeley awarded about 17 women's studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the women's studies program make about $34,559 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $15,740. See the full women's studies program report for University Of California Berkeley

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Students looking for a strong women's studies program will find one at University Of California Santa Barbara, which ranked #2. Located in the suburb of Santa Barbara, University Of California Santa Barbara is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 83%. There were roughly 17 women's studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of California Santa Barbara in the most recent data year. Graduates of the women's studies program make about $32,341 in their early career. University Of California Santa Barbara graduates carry a median of $13,500 in student loans. More information about a degree in women's studies from University Of California Santa Barbara

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University Of Washington Seattle Campus is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in women's studies, ranking #3. Set in the city of Seattle, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a very large public institution. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Washington Seattle Campus awarded about 19 women's studies degrees in the most recent data year. Women's Studies graduates of University Of Washington Seattle Campus earn a median of $31,459 early in their careers. University Of Washington Seattle Campus graduates carry a median of $15,056 in student loans. More information about a degree in women's studies from University Of Washington Seattle Campus

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University Of California Santa Cruz is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in women's studies, landing the #4 spot this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Santa Cruz. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of California Santa Cruz awarded about 24 women's studies degrees in the most recent data year. Women's Studies graduates of University Of California Santa Cruz earn a median of $31,140 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $19,747. Get the full women's studies details for University Of California Santa Cruz

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California State University Sacramento is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in women's studies, ranking #5. California State University Sacramento is a very large public school located in the city of Sacramento. California State University Sacramento graduates 56% of students within six years. California State University Sacramento awarded about 19 women's studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their women's studies degree from California State University Sacramento earn around $30,628 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $18,120. See the full women's studies program report for California State University Sacramento

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Foothill College
Los Altos Hills, CA

Foothill College came in at #6 for women's studies this year. Foothill College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Los Altos Hills. There were roughly 10 women's studies students who graduated with this degree at Foothill College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, women's studies degree recipients from Foothill College generally make around $94,152. Typical student debt for the program is $11,595. More information about a degree in women's studies from Foothill College

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San Diego State University earned the #7 position for women's studies this year. Set in the city of San Diego, San Diego State University is a very large public institution. San Diego State University graduates 76% of students within six years. There were roughly 18 women's studies students who graduated with this degree at San Diego State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the women's studies program make about $29,267 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $20,499 to complete this degree. Read more about the women's studies program at San Diego State University

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De Anza College
Cupertino, CA

De Anza College came in at #8 for women's studies this year. Set in the city of Cupertino, De Anza College is a very large public institution. There were roughly 10 women's studies students who graduated with this degree at De Anza College in the most recent data year. Typical student debt for the program is $7,271. Get the full women's studies details for De Anza College

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Santa Rosa Junior College came in at #9 for women's studies this year. Located in the city of Santa Rosa, Santa Rosa Junior College is a very large public university. About 16 women's studies degrees were awarded at Santa Rosa Junior College in the most recent year. Women's Studies graduates of Santa Rosa Junior College earn a median of $80,047 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $14,692. More information about a degree in women's studies from Santa Rosa Junior College

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Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill, CA

Diablo Valley College placed #10 among the best women's studies schools. Located in the suburb of Pleasant Hill, Diablo Valley College is a very large public university. About 17 women's studies degrees were awarded at Diablo Valley College in the most recent year. Women's Studies graduates of Diablo Valley College earn a median of $27,813 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $9,205. Read more about the women's studies program at Diablo Valley College

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Evergreen Valley College earned the #11 position for women's studies this year. Set in the city of San Jose, Evergreen Valley College is a large public institution. There were roughly 23 women's studies students who graduated with this degree at Evergreen Valley College in the most recent data year. Women's Studies graduates of Evergreen Valley College earn a median of $82,879 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $12,981. More information about a degree in women's studies from Evergreen Valley College

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California State University Fullerton placed #12 among the best women's studies schools. Set in the suburb of Fullerton, California State University Fullerton is a very large public institution. California State University Fullerton graduates 70% of students within six years. California State University Fullerton awarded about 11 women's studies degrees in the most recent data year. Women's Studies graduates of California State University Fullerton earn a median of $25,305 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $19,000. Read more about the women's studies program at California State University Fullerton

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Oregon State University came in at #13 for women's studies this year. Oregon State University is a very large public school located in the city of Corvallis. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. About 20 women's studies degrees were awarded at Oregon State University in the most recent year. Women's Studies graduates of Oregon State University earn a median of $51,326 early in their careers. Oregon State University graduates carry a median of $24,041 in student loans. Read more about the women's studies program at Oregon State University

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Mt San Antonio College came in at #14 for women's studies this year. Mt San Antonio College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Walnut. About 30 women's studies degrees were awarded at Mt San Antonio College in the most recent year. Students who receive their women's studies degree from Mt San Antonio College earn around $44,391 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $9,384 to complete this degree. Read more about the women's studies program at Mt San Antonio College

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University Of Oregon earned the #15 position for women's studies this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Eugene. University Of Oregon graduates 72% of students within six years. About 18 women's studies degrees were awarded at University Of Oregon in the most recent year. Women's Studies graduates of University Of Oregon earn a median of $44,628 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete this degree. Get the full women's studies details for University Of Oregon

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West Valley College
Saratoga, CA

West Valley College placed #16 among the best women's studies schools. Set in the suburb of Saratoga, West Valley College is a large public institution. West Valley College awarded about 17 women's studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, women's studies degree recipients from West Valley College generally make around $25,378. Typical student debt for the program is $14,308. Get the full women's studies details for West Valley College

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University Of Hawaii At Manoa earned the #17 position for women's studies this year. Located in the city of Honolulu, University Of Hawaii At Manoa is a very large public university. University Of Hawaii At Manoa graduates 64% of students within six years. There were roughly 20 women's studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Hawaii At Manoa in the most recent data year. Graduates of the women's studies program make about $20,109 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,250. Read more about the women's studies program at University Of Hawaii At Manoa

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City College Of San Francisco landed the #18 spot for women's studies this year. This very large public university is located in the city of San Francisco. City College Of San Francisco awarded about 23 women's studies degrees in the most recent data year. Women's Studies graduates of City College Of San Francisco earn a median of $100,031 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $10,332. More information about a degree in women's studies from City College Of San Francisco

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Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA

Santa Monica College ranked #19 on our 2027 list of the best women's studies schools. Santa Monica College is a very large public school located in the city of Santa Monica. Roughly 81% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 11 women's studies students who graduated with this degree at Santa Monica College in the most recent data year. Get the full women's studies details for Santa Monica College

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East Los Angeles College
Monterey Park, CA

East Los Angeles College ranked #20 on our 2027 list of the best women's studies schools. East Los Angeles College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Monterey Park. About 17 women's studies degrees were awarded at East Los Angeles College in the most recent year. Students who receive their women's studies degree from East Los Angeles College earn around $33,595 in the first couple years of their career. East Los Angeles College graduates carry a median of $8,180 in student loans. See the full women's studies program report for East Los Angeles College

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Cerritos College
Norwalk, CA

Cerritos College placed #21 among the best women's studies schools. Set in the suburb of Norwalk, Cerritos College is a very large public institution. There were roughly 10 women's studies students who graduated with this degree at Cerritos College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, women's studies degree recipients from Cerritos College generally make around $29,495. Typical student debt for the program is $11,306. See the full women's studies program report for Cerritos College

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Citrus College
Glendora, CA

Citrus College ranked #22 on our 2027 list of the best women's studies schools. Citrus College is a large public school located in the suburb of Glendora. There were roughly 16 women's studies students who graduated with this degree at Citrus College in the most recent data year. More information about a degree in women's studies from Citrus College

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San Jose City College placed #23 among the best women's studies schools. San Jose City College is a large public school located in the city of San Jose. San Jose City College awarded about 14 women's studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the women's studies program make about $23,253 in their early career. More information about a degree in women's studies from San Jose City College

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Sierra College
Rocklin, CA

Sierra College landed the #24 spot for women's studies this year. Located in the suburb of Rocklin, Sierra College is a very large public university. There were roughly 14 women's studies students who graduated with this degree at Sierra College in the most recent data year. Women's Studies graduates of Sierra College earn a median of $29,214 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $12,733. Get the full women's studies details for Sierra College

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 24 schools evaluated.

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