Doctor’s Degrees in Demography & Population Studies
Education Levels of Population Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 15 people earned their doctor's degree in population studies. This earns it the #224 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in population studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 46 |
| Graduate Certificate | 19 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 15 |
Earnings of Population Studies Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for population studies students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in population studies. About 53.3% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 8 |
| Women | 7 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of population studies doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| International Students | 5 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Most Popular Population Studies Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 5 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in population studies. Learn more about the most popular 5 below:
The University of Texas at San Antonio tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for population studies majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Roughly 34,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,239 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,403 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in population studies from UTSA. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 17% were women.
Princeton University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in population studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,710 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in population studies from Princeton.
University of California - Berkeley comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in population studies. Roughly 42,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in population studies from UC Berkeley. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for population studies majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Pennsylvania. Roughly 26,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,620 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,544 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in population studies from UPenn. About 67% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to population studies that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Economics | 1,385 |
| Political Science & Government | 737 |
| Sociology | 602 |
| Anthropology | 472 |
| Geography & Cartography | 199 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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- National Center for Education Statistics
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