28 Master's Programs in Gender Studies in North America

Specializations within gender studies

Top universities for Gender Studies in North America

Ranked by how many gender studies programs each one runs in North America — the count is next to the name.

• University of Maryland, Baltimore County (2)
• University of South Florida (2)
• Washington University in St. Louis (2)
• Florida Atlantic University (1)
• Memorial University of Newfoundland (1)
• Oregon State University (1)
• Indiana University Bloomington (1)
• San Diego State University (1)
• Stony Brook University (1)
• Rutgers University, New Brunswick (1)

January intake in North America

7 of these programs list a dated January start that is still ahead. Dates come from each listing — confirm on the program page before planning around one.

• Master in Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, M.A. — The University of North Carolina at Greensboro · starts Jan 2027
• Master in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies — University of South Florida · starts Jan 2027
• Master in Gender & Women's Studies — University of Arizona · starts Jan 2027
• Master in Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies MA — University of Cincinnati · starts Jan 2027
• Master in Women’s and Gender Studies, M.A. — University of South Florida · starts Jan 2027
• Master in Women and Gender Studies — University of Colorado, Denver · starts Jan 2027

Masters (MS) in Gender Studies in North America: common questions

How many gender studies programs are there in North America?

28 gender studies masters programs at 25 universities in North America are open to international students, as of 11 October 2026.

How much does a gender studies degree in North America cost?

The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for master's programs in gender studies in North America is 30,357 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 23,100 USD and 35,799 USD a year.

Can I study gender studies in North America in English?

Yes — 100% of the gender studies programs in North America in our catalog are taught in English (28 of 28).