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Population Studies in California

Population Studies Schools in California

32 students earned Population Studies degrees in California in the 2022-2023 year.

In terms of popularity, Population Studies is the 266th most popular major in the state out of a total 333 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Population Studies Majors in California

Population Studies majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 29
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3

Gender Distribution

In California, a population studies major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of population studies majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 9.4%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 40.6%
  • White: 18.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 15.6%
  • Other Races: 15.6%
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Jobs for Population Studies Grads in California

72,320 people in the state and 501,080 in the nation are employed in jobs related to population studies.

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Wages for Population Studies Jobs in California

In this state, population studies grads earn an average of $98,560. Nationwide, they make an average of $90,290.

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There are 4 colleges in California that offer population studies degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
36,303 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 84% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,426.

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14 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
10,068 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 41% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

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2 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
42,327 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,371. The full-time teacher rate is 70%.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,949 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 77%.

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Population Studies Careers in CA

Some of the careers population studies majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Social Scientists 11% $77,750
Managers 11% $129,300

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to population studies.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Sociology 15,498
Economics 10,510
General Social Sciences 9,314
Political Science & Government 8,494
Anthropology 2,821
International Relations & Security 1,379
Geography & Cartography 1,100
Other Social Sciences 441

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