Gerontology at Portland Community College
If you plan to study Gerontology, you may want to check out the program at Portland Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Portland Community College sits in Portland, OR.
During the most recent reporting year, 22 gerontology degrees were awarded at Portland Community College.
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Online Class Availability at Portland Community College
Online coursework is an option at Portland Community College. Of 20,861 students, 8,399 (40%) studied exclusively online and 6,481 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Gerontology graduates at Portland Community College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Gerontology graduates at Portland Community College are 95% women (21) and 5% men (1).
Gerontology Associate’s Program at Portland Community College
Among the 6 associate’s gerontology graduates at Portland Community College, 83% were women (5) and 17% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Gerontology associate’s degree recipients at Portland Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 17% of Gerontology associate’s degree recipients at Portland Community College, lower than the national average of 19%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Gerontology Concentrations at Portland Community College
The Gerontology program at Portland Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Gerontology | 22 |
Best-Paid Careers for Gerontology Graduates
Those who complete Gerontology program at Portland Community College go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Gerontology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $111,314 |
| Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary | $65,510 |
| Transportation Planners | $50,855 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,663 |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other | $42,168 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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