The Center for Demography and Population Health, established in 1967, is an interdisciplinary
research and academic unit within the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy at The
Florida State University, a Carnegie Research I University.
DOCTORAL TRAINING IN DEMOGRAPHY AND POPULATION HEALTHWorking with a CDPH faculty member provides doctoral candidates interested in Population Studies, Social Epidemiology, and Environmental Health access to Center resources and a diverse network of researchers and policymakers in the U.S. and beyond.
GRADUATE TRAINING IN APPLIED DEMOGRAPHYOur rigorous one-year program leading to the Master of Science degree in Demography provides students with the specialized analytic, statistical, and data management skills necessary for research-oriented careers in the public and private sectors.
Students
- Prospective Students
- Masters Program
- Doctoral Studies
- Current Students
- Undergraduate Minor
- The William J. Serow Fund
People
Research
CDPH Faculty Research Associates hold doctoral degrees in a range of social science disciplines, but our individual research programs reflect our common interest in Demography and Population Health. CDPH Associates are all active scholars, contributing to demographic and population health knowledge through research publications in top-tier journals in Economics, Gerontology, Public Health, Urban and Regional Planning, and Sociology.
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Our graduates are employed as Applied Demographers, Statistical Analysts, and Market Researchers in private companies and state and local governments throughout the United States. You'll find recent graduates using their demographic know-how in jobs from Tampa, Florida to Juneau, Alaska, and from Washington, DC, to Dallas, Texas. Learn more about our program leading to the Master of Science degree in Demography.
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The Applied Demographics Studio is a consulting outreach program at CDPH. The Studio evaluates population characteristics relevant to policy, programs, and plans. It is a collaborative, multidisciplinary workshop, providing individuals with the benefits of the demographic expertise of faculty from multiple disciplines.
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