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    Applied Demography (M.P.S.)

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    University Park, USMPSOnline1 year
    STEM-OPT
    $27,720.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    30
    Credits
    $75.00
    App fee

    Applied Demography (M.P.S.) at The Pennsylvania State University is a 30-credit, 1-year, online MPS program based in University Park, US. Tuition is $27,720 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    30-credit program covering demographic concepts, measures, data, software, techniques including GIS, population projections, life tables, and applications in business, public sector, health, and marketing. Culminates in a capstone project applying demography to a professional topic.

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    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    Jul 15, 2026
    Spring 2027
    Dec 1, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min 80
    IELTS
    required
    Min 6

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US), 24 months STEM OPT (US)

    $20,700.00
    Annual living cost

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Applied Demography (M.P.S.) at The Pennsylvania State University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Applied Demography (M.P.S.) at The Pennsylvania State University is $27,720 across 30 required credits.
    Is Applied Demography (M.P.S.) at The Pennsylvania State University online or in-person?
    Applied Demography (M.P.S.) at The Pennsylvania State University is offered online, so students can complete coursework remotely.
    How long does Applied Demography (M.P.S.) at The Pennsylvania State University take to complete?
    Applied Demography (M.P.S.) at The Pennsylvania State University is structured around 1 year and 30 credits.
    Is Applied Demography (M.P.S.) at The Pennsylvania State University STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Applied Demography (M.P.S.) at The Pennsylvania State University is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.
    What work-permit options follow Applied Demography (M.P.S.) at The Pennsylvania State University?
    Post-completion work rights for Applied Demography (M.P.S.) at The Pennsylvania State University: 12 months OPT (US), 24 months STEM OPT (US)