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Gerontology at University of Northern Iowa

If you are interested in studying Gerontology, take a look at what University of Northern Iowa. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Northern Iowa is in Cedar Falls, IA.

During the most recent reporting year, 5 gerontology degrees were granted at University of Northern Iowa.

Studying Online at University of Northern Iowa

Many students take online classes at University of Northern Iowa. Of 9,278 students, 1,482 (16%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,792 (30%) took at least some classes online.

Gerontology Rankings at University of Northern Iowa

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Northern Iowa’s Gerontology program against peer institutions.

Earnings for Gerontology Graduates from University of Northern Iowa

Graduates of University of Northern Iowa’s Gerontology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$56,361
2 years	$39,927

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Gerontology graduates at University of Northern Iowa, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Gerontology graduates at University of Northern Iowa are 80% women (4) and 20% men (1).

Gerontology Bachelor’s Program at University of Northern Iowa

Among the 5 bachelor’s gerontology degrees awarded at University of Northern Iowa, 80% were women (4) and 20% were men (1).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Gerontology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Northern Iowa.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Gerontology Concentrations at University of Northern Iowa

The Gerontology program at University of Northern Iowa breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Gerontology	5

Top-Paying Careers for Gerontology Graduates

Graduates of the Gerontology program at University of Northern Iowa go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Gerontology majors, 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

More about our data sources and methodologies.