Adult Development & Aging Master’s Degrees
There are 37 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in Adult Development & Aging. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and44% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 7.3% of Adult Development & Aging graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Adult Development & Aging Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 238 students earned theirAdult Development & Aging majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Adult Development & Aging at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 5 |
| Associate’s Degree | 49 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 17 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 166 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1 |
Earnings of Adult Development & Aging Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Adult Development & Aging of $38,875 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $33,243 |
| 4 years | $38,875 |
| 5 years | $44,531 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Adult Development & Aging majors who have their master’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master’s degree in Adult Development & Aging. About 80.5% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 8 |
| Women | 33 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Adult Development & Aging graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20 | 48.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 | 7.3% |
| Black or African American | 5 | 12.2% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 2.4% |
| Race Unknown | 9 | 22.0% |
| International Students | 3 | 7.3% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 7.3% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Adult Development & Aging Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 73 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Adult Development & Aging. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Adult Development & Aging students seeking a master's degree is Ferris State University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their master's degree in Adult Development & Aging from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Adult Development & Aging here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Adult Development & Aging. This school awarded 17 master's degrees in Adult Development & Aging in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Georgia Gwinnett College is a popular choice for Adult Development & Aging majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 16 master's degrees in Adult Development & Aging in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Adult Development & Aging here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arizona is a popular choice for Adult Development & Aging majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in Adult Development & Aging from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Adult Development & Aging here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pitt Community College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Adult Development & Aging. This school awarded 13 master's degrees in Adult Development & Aging in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Harrisburg Area Community College is a popular choice for Adult Development & Aging majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 12 master's degrees in Adult Development & Aging in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Adult Development & Aging here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
North Shore Community College is a popular choice for Adult Development & Aging majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in Adult Development & Aging from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Saddleback College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Adult Development & Aging. This school awarded 11 master's degrees in Adult Development & Aging in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Wichita State University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Adult Development & Aging. This school awarded 11 master's degrees in Adult Development & Aging in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Adult Development & Aging here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pasadena City College is a popular choice for Adult Development & Aging majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 10 master's degrees in Adult Development & Aging in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Hostos Community College is a popular choice for Adult Development & Aging majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in Adult Development & Aging from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Adult Development & Aging here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Virginia Commonwealth University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Adult Development & Aging. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in Adult Development & Aging from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Modesto Junior College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Adult Development & Aging. This school awarded 8 master's degrees in Adult Development & Aging in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Adult Development & Aging here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
East Los Angeles College is a popular choice for Adult Development & Aging majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 6 master's degrees in Adult Development & Aging in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
MiraCosta College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Adult Development & Aging. This school awarded 5 master's degrees in Adult Development & Aging in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Piedmont Community College is a popular choice for Adult Development & Aging majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in Adult Development & Aging from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Utah Tech University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Adult Development & Aging. This school awarded 5 master's degrees in Adult Development & Aging in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
American River College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Adult Development & Aging. This school awarded 4 master's degrees in Adult Development & Aging in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Adult Development & Aging here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Chaffey College is a popular choice for Adult Development & Aging majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in Adult Development & Aging from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Fresno City College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Adult Development & Aging. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in Adult Development & Aging from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Adult Development & Aging that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | 22,533 |
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 8,444 |
| Child Development | 4,599 |
| Child Care and Support Services Management | 3,901 |
| Family and Community Services | 1,267 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.