2026 Best Demography Population Studies Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
Looking for the best Demography Population Studies graduate certificate degree programs in the United States? This list ranks 22 institutions by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To help you make your decision, Course Advisor reviewed schools to produce this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 22 Demography Population Studies Graduate Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
Explore the leading schools below:
Leading the list is Cuny Graduate School And University Center, our #1 Demography Population Studies school in the United States. Set in New York, NY, Cuny Graduate School And University Center is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,235, compared with $15,185 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $17,921 in student loans. More on Cuny Graduate School And University Center
The strong Demography Population Studies programs at University Of Maryland College Park earned it the #2 place in the United States. This public school is set in College Park, MD. University Of Maryland College Park graduates 89% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $11,809 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $41,186. Graduates carry a median of $20,836 in student loans. Read more about University Of Maryland College Park
You'll be in good company at Portland State University, which ranked #3 this year. Set in Portland, OR, Portland State University is a public institution. About 53% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,118, while out-of-state students pay about $29,136. Typical Demography Population Studies student debt is $26,475. Read more about Portland State University
University Of California Irvine came in at #4 on this year's Demography Population Studies ranking in the United States. See the full University Of California Irvine profile
The strong Demography Population Studies programs at University Of San Francisco earned it the #5 place in the United States. More on University Of San Francisco
Princeton University placed #6 among Demography Population Studies schools in the United States. More on Princeton University
Emory University placed #7 among Demography Population Studies schools in the United States. More on Emory University
University Of Pennsylvania ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best Demography Population Studies schools. More on University Of Pennsylvania
Columbia University In The City Of New York landed the #9 spot in the United States this year. See the full Columbia University In The City Of New York profile
The University Of Montana did well this year, earning the #10 position. Get the full The University Of Montana report
Pennsylvania State University World Campus ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best Demography Population Studies schools. Get the full Pennsylvania State University World Campus report
Harvard University placed #12 among Demography Population Studies schools in the United States. Get the full Harvard University report
Clark Atlanta University came in at #13 in this year's ranking. Get the full Clark Atlanta University report
University Of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences did well this year, earning the #14 position. Get the full University Of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences report
Claremont Graduate University placed #15 among Demography Population Studies schools in the United States. See the full Claremont Graduate University profile
University Of Massachusetts Amherst ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best Demography Population Studies schools. Get the full University Of Massachusetts Amherst report
Florida State University ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best Demography Population Studies schools. Read more about Florida State University
Johns Hopkins University did well this year, earning the #18 position. Read more about Johns Hopkins University
Suny At Albany
Suny At Albany came in at #19 in this year's ranking. Get the full Suny At Albany report
University Of California Berkeley landed the #20 spot in the United States this year. See the full University Of California Berkeley profile
Arizona State University landed the #21 spot in the United States this year. See the full Arizona State University profile
The University Of Texas At San Antonio came in at #22 in this year's ranking. Read more about The University Of Texas At San Antonio
Related Demography Population Studies Rankings
See rankings for other degree levels:
- Best Demography Population Studies Schools (All Levels)
- Best Demography Population Studies Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Demography Population Studies Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Demography Population Studies Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Demography Population Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Demography Population Studies Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Demography Population Studies Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 22 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).