2024 Best Women's Studies Schools in the Plains States Region
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Colleges in the Plains States Region
198
Women's Studies Degrees Awarded
A degree in
women's studies is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #259 out of 1506 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.
For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools in the Plains States Region to determine which ones were the best for women's studies students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 198 degrees in women's studies to qualified students.
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Choosing a Great Women's Studies School
Your choice of women's studies school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Women's Studies School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
Women's Studies Rankings by Degree Level
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Women's Studies Schools in the Plains States Region list to help you make the college decision.
You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.
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Best Schools for Women’s Studies in the Plains States Region
The schools below may not offer all types of women's studies degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.
Top Plains States Region Schools in Women's Studies
Any student who is interested in women's studies has to check out University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. UMN Twin Cities is a very large public university located in the city of Minneapolis. A Best Colleges rank of #51 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UMN Twin Cities is a great university overall.
There were about 17 women's studies students who graduated with this degree at UMN Twin Cities in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in women’s studies from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
8th
Most Popular In MN
University of Minnesota - Duluth is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in women's studies. Located in the small city of Duluth, UMN Duluth is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. This university ranks 9th out of 52 schools for overall quality in the state of Minnesota.
There were approximately 3 women's studies students who graduated with this degree at UMN Duluth in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in women’s studies from University of Minnesota - Duluth
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In MN
St Olaf College is a wonderful decision for students interested in a degree in women's studies. Located in the town of Northfield, St. Olaf is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. This college ranks 6th out of 52 colleges for overall quality in the state of Minnesota.
There were roughly 9 women's studies students who graduated with this degree at St. Olaf in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in women’s studies from St Olaf College
Graduate Certificate
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In IA
University of Iowa is a wonderful choice for students pursuing a degree in women's studies. Located in the city of Iowa City, Iowa is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 2nd out of 40 schools for overall quality in the state of Iowa.
There were roughly 15 women's studies students who graduated with this degree at Iowa in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in women’s studies from University of Iowa
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In IA
Iowa State is a fairly large public university located in the city of Ames. A Best Colleges rank of #75 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Iowa State is a great university overall.
There were approximately 10 women's studies students who graduated with this degree at Iowa State in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in women’s studies from Iowa State University
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