FSU Center for Demography & Population Health

Our Joint Pathway in Planning and Demography allows students to earn the Master of Science in Demography (MSD) and Master of Science in Planning (MSP) through one integrated program. To learn more, visit cosspp.fsu.edu/popcenter/join…

Our Master of Science in Demography program offers courses from a multitude of disciplines! In addition, students receive individualized support from faculty, who prioritize their unique needs as they navigate the program. For more information, visit cosspp.fsu.edu/popcenter/pros…

We offer one of only a few one-year Master of Science in Demography programs in the United States, with a 100% employment rate, with graduates going on to careers in a variety of industries. Apply by July 1 for Fall 2026 admission! Visit cosspp.fsu.edu/popcenter/pros…

Check out this video about our Master of Science in Demography (MSD) program at youtu.be/KAKPARAhiBI We offer an in-depth, interdisciplinary program that provides students with access to a range of financial support, including scholarships, tuition waivers, and prizes!

In our Master of Science in Demography program, students can apply for a variety of scholarships, prizes, and waivers to assist with tuition costs! Apply by July 1 for Fall 2026 admission! For more information on our programs and financial aid, visit cosspp.fsu.edu/popcenter/pros…

Our Combined Pathway Program is open to undergraduate students of any major and allows them to use tuition assistance, such as Bright Futures, to cover course costs. Apply to our MSD program by July 1 for Fall 2026 admission! To learn more, visit cosspp.fsu.edu/popcenter/comb…

Through our one-year Master of Science in Demography (MSD) program, students learn about real-world issues affecting populations across social, economic, and health-related domains. Apply by July 1 for Fall 2026 admission! To learn more, visit cosspp.fsu.edu/popcenter/pros…

Check out this video about our Combined Pathways program at youtu.be/c8Y6KFS5Tj4 Our Combined Pathways Program is a great alternative to double-majoring, offering students interdisciplinary study and graduate classes at an undergraduate price, including Bright Futures!

The application deadline for our Master of Science in Demography (MSD) degree is July 1 for Fall admission! For more information, visit cosspp.fsu.edu/popcenter/pros…

Our Master of Science in Demography (MSD) program emphasizes population growth and decline, with a focus on research factors such as gerontology, fertility, immigration, mortality, and statistical demography. To learn more about our MSD program, visit cosspp.fsu.edu/popcenter/pros…

Check out this video about our Master of Science in Demography (MSD) program at youtube.com/watch?v=JkWhJ1… Our program is one of only a few one-year MSD programs in the U.S. and provides students with unique, individualized support. Our application deadline is July 1!

Routine high-tide flooding in coastal communities could lead to thousands of deaths among older adults, according to a new study co-authored by Florida State University Associate Professor of Sociology Mathew Hauer. To read more, visit cosspp.fsu.edu/fsu-study-warn…

Featuring one of the only one-year Master of Science in Demography programs in the United States, our program has a 100% employment rate with graduates going on to careers in a variety of industries! For more information, visit cosspp.fsu.edu/popcenter/pros…!

The College of Social Sciences and Public Policy has announced its 2026 Faculty Research, Teaching, and Service Award recipients. 🔗: tr.ee/dfzAA4NcGY

CDPH congratulates Carl Jean‑Pierre, awarded the Serow Prize for the 2025 academic year for exemplary performance in the graduate program in Applied Demography. Named in honor of Professor William J. Serow, this award recognizes outstanding academic achievement and potential.

Check out our new video about the Master of Science in Demography (MSD) Program at youtu.be/KYzehlpGEoE?si…! Our program is top-ranked in Florida and prepares students for careers in research and data-intensive careers in the public or private sectors.

CDPH congratulates MSD student Ian Smith, who won the 2025 Nam Scholarship. This accomplishment shows exceptional performance in the Demography program. We would also like to thank Natasha Pilkauskas, Ph.D. for her insightful lecture given preceding the award presentation.

Support your college today! Your gift will support the COSSPP General Development Fund, which helps meet the College's emergent needs and supports students in having an enriching experience at FSU! Learn more at the link in our bio (give.fsu.edu/cosspp)!

The College of Social Sciences and Public Policy invites our Spring 2026 graduates to join us for a Graduation Celebration at Bellamy’s First Floor Atrium on Friday, May 1, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., before FSU’s Commencement Ceremony at 7 p.m. in the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center.

We were honored to celebrate the 100th birthday of Dr. Charlie B. Nam, founding director of the Center for Demography and Population Health, whose leadership and friendship have left a lasting mark on the COSSPP community.