PhD in Feminist, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

Class Profile

Class Size

25

Average Age

28

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Rentention Rate

92

Diversity

New York:

12%

Texas:

9%

Others:

32%

Illinois:

7%

Florida:

6%

California:

34%

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

Top recruiters

Accenture

Deloitte

KPMG

World Health Organization

Amazon

Microsoft

Bank of America

Facebook

Tesla

Meta

Amazon Web Services

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$26,100 / year

Overall Cost

$41,100 / year

FAQs

• What helps strengthen an application?
  
  Strong writing samples, clear interdisciplinary focus, high-quality recommendation letters, and articulated fit with Stanford’s faculty and resources are crucial. Highlight how your identity, experiences, or perspectives contribute to Stanford’s intellectual community.
• Does the FGSS minor include teaching?
  
  Yes. Doctoral students may teach FGSS-themed courses or serve as Teaching Fellows, gaining pedagogical experience as part of their training and compensation package.
• Are students funded?
  
  All admitted PhD students receive full funding for at least five years, including tuition remission, stipend, and health coverage. Funding support often includes Teaching Fellowships, research roles, and summer awards.
• Can I apply to FGSS directly?
  
  You cannot apply to FGSS as a standalone PhD. Instead, apply to your chosen doctoral department (e.g. English or Sociology), then apply for the FGSS minor during your graduate studies.
• What does the FGSS PhD emphasize?
  
  The FGSS PhD prepares students for interdisciplinary research exploring gender, sexuality, intersectionality, race, technology, and cultural analysis. It integrates methods from humanities and social sciences to analyze gendered power structures and knowledge systems within global contexts.