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Demography & Population Studies Schools in California

In 2020-2021, 34 students earned their Population Studies degrees in CA.

A Demography & Population Studies major is the 178th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Demography & 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 33
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

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: 5.9%
  • Black or African American: 8.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 35.3%
  • White: 29.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 14.7%
  • Other Races: 5.9%
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Jobs for Demography & Population Studies Grads in California

There are 72,320 people in the state and 501,080 people in the nation working in population studies jobs.

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Wages for Demography & Population Studies Jobs in California

Population Studies grads earn an average of $98,560 in the state and $90,290 nationwide.

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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
83% Graduation Rate
36,303 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 83%. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,209.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
10,068 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $40,053. Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
42,327 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.21 years to graduate. This public school has an average net price of $16,032. Graduates earn an average $65,914 after graduation.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,949 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 83%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.90%.

Demography & 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
Sociologists 0% $97,200

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Economics 736
International Relations & Security 534
Sociology 269
Political Science & Government 243
Geography & Cartography 196
Anthropology 193
Urban Studies 101
Other Social Sciences 84

View all majors related to Demography & Population Studies

View Nationwide Demography & Population Studies Report

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