Bachelor’s Degrees in Gerontology
Education Levels of Gerontology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 163 people earned their bachelor's degree in gerontology. This earns it the #238 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in gerontology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 336 |
| Graduate Certificate | 234 |
| Basic Certificate | 177 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 163 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 20 |
| Associate Degree | 17 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 4 |
Earnings of Gerontology Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in gerontology is $37,623. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $33,706 and the high is $38,461.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in gerontology is $26,649. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $28,997 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $24,300.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $317.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in gerontology. About 82.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 28 |
| Women | 135 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of gerontology bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 89 |
| International Students | 2 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 15 |
Most Popular Gerontology Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 37 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in gerontology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for gerontology students seekinga bachelor's degree is California State University - Sacramento. Each year, around 32,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 65 people received their bachelor's degree in gerontology from Sac State. Around 72% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women. California State University - Sacramento gerontology graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $37,623.
Kansas State University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in gerontology. Each year, around 20,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,964 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their bachelor's degree in gerontology from K -State. Around 4% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women. Kansas State University gerontology graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $37,623.
University of Southern California comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in gerontology. Roughly 46,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their bachelor's degree in gerontology from USC. About 58% of this group were women, and 63% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in gerontology at University of Southern California make a median salary of 37,623.
The 4th most popular school in the country for gerontology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Maryland Global Campus. Roughly 58,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,632 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,432 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their bachelor's degree in gerontology from UMGC. Of these students, 91% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UMGC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $37,623.
Bethune - Cookman University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in gerontology. Roughly 2,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,844 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their bachelor's degree in gerontology from Bethune - Cookman University. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women. Data shows that Bethune - Cookman University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $37,623.
The 6th most popular school in the country for gerontology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Nebraska at Omaha. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,536 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,322 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their bachelor's degree in gerontology from UNOMAHA. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in gerontology at University of Nebraska at Omaha make a median salary of 37,623.
The University of Arizona Global Campus comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in gerontology. Roughly 31,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,240 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,645 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their bachelor's degree in gerontology from UAGC. About 67% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UAGC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $37,623.
University of Northern Iowa is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in gerontology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,396 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,030 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their bachelor's degree in gerontology from UNI. Data shows that UNI graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $37,623.
The 9th most popular school in the country for gerontology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Bowling Green State University - Main Campus. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,010 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,418 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their bachelor's degree in gerontology from BGSU. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Data shows that BGSU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $37,623.
The 10th most popular school in the country for gerontology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Western Oregon University. Each year, around 4,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,560 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their bachelor's degree in gerontology from Western Oregon State College. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women. Data shows that Western Oregon State College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $37,623.
The 10th most popular school in the country for gerontology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is San Diego State University. Roughly 36,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their bachelor's degree in gerontology from SDSU. About 60% of this group were women, and 70% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in gerontology at San Diego State University make a median salary of 37,623.
Miami University - Oxford is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in gerontology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,052 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,932 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their bachelor's degree in gerontology from Miami University - Oxford. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in gerontology at Miami University - Oxford make a median salary of 37,623.
Missouri State University - Springfield is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in gerontology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,812 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their bachelor's degree in gerontology from Missouri State. Of these students, 100% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in gerontology at Missouri State University - Springfield make a median salary of 37,623.
York College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in gerontology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their bachelor's degree in gerontology from York. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Data shows that York graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $37,623.
University of South Florida - Main Campus comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in gerontology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,559 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,350 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their bachelor's degree in gerontology from USF Tampa. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in gerontology at University of South Florida - Main Campus make a median salary of 37,623.
SUNY Oneonta comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in gerontology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their bachelor's degree in gerontology from SUNY Oneonta. Data shows that SUNY Oneonta graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $37,623.
Ithaca College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in gerontology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $28,601 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their bachelor's degree in gerontology from Ithaca. About 100% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Ithaca College gerontology graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $37,623.
The 18th most popular school in the country for gerontology majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Winston - Salem State University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,401 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,872 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their bachelor's degree in gerontology from WSSU. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in gerontology at Winston - Salem State University make a median salary of 37,623.
Barton College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in gerontology. Roughly 1,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,600 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,397 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their bachelor's degree in gerontology from Barton College. About 67% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Barton College gerontology graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $37,623.
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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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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