by our College Data Analytics TeamDemography (Other) (CIP 45.0599) is part of the Social Sciences field of study, alongside 2 related programs, but no U.S. college reported demography (other) graduates to IPEDS in the latest year. Its 11 related occupations pay an average median salary of $97,231 a year.
A major in Demography (Other) explores Any Instructional Program In Demography Not Listed Above.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings. Data as of: July 2026.
O*NET rates Speaking the most important skill for jobs related to demography (other), at 4.2 out of 5. The key knowledge areas are English Language, Education and Training and Law and Government. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Oral Comprehension and Written Expression.
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Bachelor’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to demography (other), at 36.2%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree | 36.2% |
| Doctoral degree | 30.7% |
| Master’s degree | 15.7% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 5.6% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 4.2% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 2.7% |
| Some college courses | 2.1% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 1.7% |
| Post-doctoral training | 0.7% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 0.4% |
Source: O*NET Online.
11 occupations are related to Demography (Other), with an average median salary of $97,231; the strongest outlook belongs to Compliance Managers, at 13.0% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Sociology Adjunct Instructor, Associate Professor, College Faculty Member and Sociology Faculty Member.
The occupation related to demography (other) with the most projected jobs is Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary, at 730,797.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary | 730,797 | 12.0% |
| Managers, All Other | 468,025 | 6.2% |
| Compliance Managers | 310,203 | 13.0% |
| Loss Prevention Managers | 265,210 | 2.2% |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | 206,415 | 9.9% |
| Sociologists | 143,776 | 3.0% |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | 128,884 | 5.2% |
| Wind Energy Development Managers | 107,541 | 10.1% |
The highest-paying occupation related to demography (other) is Wind Energy Development Managers, with a median salary of $169,952.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | $77,828 |
| Sociologists | $74,866 |
Demography (Other) has 1 similar major in the Social Sciences field; the largest is Demography and Population Studies (71). Browse all Social Sciences majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Demography and Population Studies | 71 |
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