What Can You Do With a Women's and Gender Studies Degree?

A Women’s and Gender Studies education prepares students for success in any number of career paths. Alumni leave our department equipped with critical thinking skills and practical experience, allowing them to pursue opportunities in the business, education, health care, social work, and dozens of other fields. Moreover, many alumni comment on how their time in Women's Studies solidified their commitement to making the world a better place. 

Take a look at the careers our graduates go on to pursue and read about how their majors and minors helped them get to where they are today.

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