Advocate for the rights of women, girls, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and marginalized communities with a degree in Women’s and Gender Studies from Pace University. With a unique focus on career preparation and nonprofit leadership, our gender studies degree equips you with the skills to make a meaningful impact and build a successful career. Join us in driving equitable social change and creating more inclusive environments for diverse communities.
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Develop the skills to influence policymaking and drive organizational change with the only gender studies program in the tri-state area focused on careers in nonprofit organizations—the third-largest workforce in the United States. A bachelor’s degree in Women’s and Gender Studies from Pace University prepares you to join a new generation of leaders and changemakers who critically examine how intersecting identities shape life experiences, investigate social inequalities, and advocate for diversity and inclusion.
Studying in New York City, you’ll connect with advocates and leaders working in immigration rights, sexual and reproductive health, and the nonprofit sector to create a more inclusive global community grounded in freedom, visibility, joy, and justice for all. You’ll have access to valuable networking opportunities, career counseling, and professional development. That includes the unique opportunity to participate in the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women every two years, where you can engage in global policy discussions on gender equality and build connections with international leaders and advocates.
At Pace, you’ll work closely with passionate faculty on independent research and projects, building a specialized portfolio of achievements. You’ll also find support and community at the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning, Asexual, and Ally (LGBTQIA+) Social Justice Center and the Center for Community Action and Research (CCAR)—resources that have helped Pace earn a top Campus Pride ranking as one of the most LGBTQIA+-friendly campuses in the country.
As a student, you will be welcomed into a department with outstanding faculty who are invested in your success. By the time you graduate, you will join a new generation of leaders, visionaries, and thinkers who will address our world's problems.
Through its flexible, this degree enables student to easily create a double major with: psychology, English, political science, history, peace and justice studies, sociology/anthropology, economics, and more.
Your Pace education in Women’s and Gender Studies extends well beyond the classroom. Students have the opportunity to get involved in a wide variety of programming that furthers their unique interests and area of study:
Conduct Independent Research:
Work on independent projects and conduct research with faculty. Recent examples include:
Health Promotion Career Path:
Against the backdrop of Pace's signing of the Okanagan Charter for wellness and our Campus Pride-ranking as the most queer-friendly campus in the country, our department has pioneered an inclusive approach to sexual, reproductive, and disability health through a combination of specialized courses, opportunities to learn grant writing and fundraising, and a senior seminar on feminist leadership skills, all of which train you to excel in multiple sectors. You can even declare a joint degree with the Master of Public Health in your junior year and have a meaningful career in creating global health equities.
LGBTQA+ and Social Justice Center:
The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning, Asexual, and Ally (LGBTQA+) Social Justice Center exists to create campus environments that are inclusive and supportive of students, faculty, and staff diversity in the areas of sexuality and gender identity and expression. The office promotes identity expression, self-determination, and exploration on all levels for all members of Pace University through advocacy, education, activism, programming, and a commitment to social justice.
Center for Community Action and Research:
For more than a decade, the Center for Community Action and Research (CCAR) has supported civic engagement, social responsibility, and reciprocal partnerships with the community, resulting in enriched learning for positive change. Housed within the Dyson College of Arts and Sciences, the CCAR’s programs serve the entire University through curricular and co-curricular initiatives, coordination of national civic engagement programs, and support of ongoing community partnerships.
A degree in women’s and gender studies signals to employers that you have the tools to create equitable social change regarding gender and its intersections with race, disability, sexuality, class, the environment, and more. Our graduates have gone on to make a difference in a wide variety of fields ranging from law, to politics, to non-profit work.
As a Pace student, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with our robust career services team to develop a career plan that best fits your goals.
—Holly Winn ’25
A human rights and international relations scholar focused on critical approaches to understanding power and social change, with a research focus on the politics of gender/racial/caste violence; human rights of refugees, asylum seekers, and immigrants; U.S. foreign policy; feminist approaches to intergenerational/historic trauma.
Professor Delgado’s research interests include performance studies, queer and trans studies, gender and sexuality, aesthetics and politics, critical race and ethnicity, urban studies, and Latin/x American studies.
A Distinguished Professor of European history and gender studies, Professor Reagin’s research focuses on the history of gender and sexuality, national identities, and consumer cultures.
Ready to take charge of your future? Pace is with you every step of the way, providing a world class education and the skills your industry will be looking for far into the future.
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Understanding the value of a degree is essential, especially in terms of return on investment (ROI). According to The Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce, Pace University is in the top 6% of U.S. colleges that provide the best return on tuition investment.
For the 2024–2025 academic year, full-time undergraduate tuition is $51,382. However, many students pay significantly less due to our generous merit scholarships, which offer up to $33,000 annually, as well as need-based scholarships, grants, on-campus employment opportunities, and loans. Pace is more affordable than you think. Financial assistance can come from many places, including scholarships, grants, on-campus employment, and loans.
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