Gay Lesbian Studies Major

Description: A program that focuses on homosexuality in history, society, politics, and cultural life; usually with an emphasis on the modern emergence of gays and lesbians as a sociocultural minority movement, the identification of social, literary, and artistic themes and the definition of, and public policy and legal issues surrounding, the gay and lesbian community. Is Gay Lesbian Studies the right major for you?
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Gay Lesbian Studies Major

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Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$76,720

Median Hourly Wage

$36.88*

Total Employed Nationally

8,980


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2010 wage data external site and 2008-2018 employment projections external site. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2008-2018). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.