Our graduates pursue a range of careers that build on a broad knowledge of the humanities and social sciences. A degree in Gender Studies equips you with an open mind about the challenges of gender difference. You gain analytical skills and an understanding of today’s diverse multicultural world.

A major or minor in Gender Studies provides an impressive background relevant for employment in a variety of occupations within academia, the private sector, nonprofits, professional schools, and government. Our degree programs offer excellent preparation for careers in such fields as social and community work, law, medicine, social justice work, counseling, business, public relations, advertising, journalism, consumer services, and many other professional and human-service fields.

Some of our graduates choose to pursue further study in the area, becoming researchers and scholars in a wide range of academic fields.