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Combine Academic Learning With Real-World Experiences

Students in a discussion in campus commons areaPursue your interest in gender equity and social justice while developing skills employers and graduate programs desire in the women’s and gender studies program at the University of Michigan-Dearborn. As you learn about a wide range of gender issues, you’ll develop important skills like analytical and critical thinking and cross-disciplinary integration of knowledge–skills that appeal to both employers and competitive graduate programs.

Where a Women's and Gender Studies Degree Will Take You

The degree prepares you for a diverse range of careers in social work, health care, education, arts administration, human resources, community change, business and industry, politics, and law, among others. It’s also a springboard to a variety of graduate schools and professional programs.

Career and Salary Outlook

The information in this table is meant to give you an idea of career opportunities with this degree. All information is pulled from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and is meant to be averages across the United States for 2022. Please note that these figures reflect overall averages and may not represent entry-level salaries.

$101,770 Median Salary

Sociologists (master’s usually required)

Employment of sociologists is projected to grow 5 percent from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average for all occupations.

About 300 openings for sociologists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$58,380 Median Salary

Social Workers

Overall employment of social workers is projected to grow 7 percent from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average for all occupations.

About 63,800 openings for social workers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$136,350 Median Salary

Human Resources Managers

Employment of human resources managers is projected to grow 5 percent from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average for all occupations.

About 15,500 openings for human resources managers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$77,030 Median Salary

Social and Community Service Managers

Employment of social and community service managers is projected to grow 9 percent from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations.

About 16,000 openings for social and community service managers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$62,860 Median Salary

Health Education Specialists

Employment of health education specialists is projected to grow 7 percent from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average for all occupations.

About 6,600 openings for health education specialists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

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Students at UM-Dearborn are eligible for the Go Blue Guarantee - University of Michigan’s landmark promise of free tuition for high-achieving in-state undergraduate students from qualifying backgrounds. Major financial support is available for students who do not fully qualify.

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How to Get Involved

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At UM-Dearborn, we strongly encourage you to get involved both on and off campus. From joining student organizations and participating in undergraduate research projects to volunteering within the community, you'll find numerous opportunities to enrich your academic journey and prepare for your future career.

Some of the student organizations that may especially interest you include Women in Learning and Leadership, Society of Women Engineers, Women in Business, Association for Women in Mathematics, and PRIDE. We also have more than 130 other student clubs and organizations on campus.

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