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Demography & Population Studies in California

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Demography & Population Studies Schools in California

34 Population Studies students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Demography & Population Studies major is the 266th 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

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 Demography & 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
83% Graduation Rate
36,303 Total Students

The 1.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $52,679 a year. 74% of students get financical aid.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. The student loan default rate of 1.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate.

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

The average student takes 4.21 years to complete their degree at UC Berkeley. The student loan default rate is 1.80% which is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,032.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,949 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 83% are considered full time.

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
Sociology 15,498
Economics 10,510
General Social Sciences 9,314
Political Science & Government 8,494
Anthropology 2,821
Criminology 1,459
International Relations & Security 1,379
Geography & Cartography 1,100

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