California · Demography

Best Demography institutions in California, ranked by earnings

Demography is the statistical study of human populations, focusing on their size, composition, and changes through factors such as fertility, mortality, and migration. This program is ideal for students interested in understanding social…

Institutions
4
offering CIP 45.05
States offered
8
with a program page
Degrees / yr
31
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$37,121
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
83%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Sociologists
$118,570
BLS OEWS 2024

4 institutions offering Demography in California

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by completions.

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University of San Francisco
San Francisco Private not-for-profit
1370%$37,121
2University of California - Irvine
Irvine Public
1187%
3University of California - Berkeley
Berkeley Public
693%
4Claremont Graduate University
Claremont Private not-for-profit
1

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Sociologists (SOC 19-3041).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+3.6%
About as fast as average
Openings / yr (US)
~300
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$101,690
typically Master's degree

Top skills

SpeakingActive ListeningWritingActive LearningReading ComprehensionCritical Thinking

What Sociologists earn in California

Jobs in California
660
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$118,570
median $120,610
Best-paying metro
$124,480
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Related careers

Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other
$105,150 avg · 2,650 jobs
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$138,020 avg · 880 jobs
Sociologists
$118,570 avg · 660 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Demography programs in California.

How much do Sociologists earn in California?+

The average annual wage for Sociologists in California is $118,570 (median $120,610), across about 660 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

What is the focus of the Demography program?+

Demography is the statistical study of human populations, focusing on their size, composition, and changes through factors such as fertility, mortality, and migration. This program is ideal for students interested in understanding social…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop speaking, active listening, writing, active learning, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Sociologists?+

The national job outlook is about +3.6% growth with around 300 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Master's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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