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Gerontology in California

Gerontology Schools in California

203 students earned Gerontology degrees in California in the 2022-2023 year.

A Gerontology major is the 163rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Gerontology Majors in California

Gerontology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 139
Bachelor’s Degree 50
Post-Master’s Certificate 13
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 13
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

Gender Distribution

In California, a gerontology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of gerontology majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 15.3%
  • Black or African American: 8.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 20.2%
  • White: 20.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 30.5%
  • Other Races: 4.9%
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Jobs for Gerontology Grads in California

There are 31,030 people in the state and 155,850 people in the nation working in gerontology jobs.

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Wages for Gerontology Jobs in California

A typical salary for a gerontology grad in the state is $78,970, compared to a typical salary of $85,750 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer gerontology degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

157 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
46,287 Total Students

The average student takes 4.17 years to complete their degree at USC. This private institution charges an average net price of $29,462. The full-time teacher rate is 59%.

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65 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
32,293 Total Students

24 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $10,911. Most students complete their degree in 5.04 years.

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16 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
42,051 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.85 years. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,485. 24 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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12 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
40,069 Total Students

22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 80% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 45% are considered full time.

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12 Degrees in Major Awarded
8% Graduation Rate
31,115 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $24,722. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 7% are considered full time.

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9 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
36,334 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.55 years.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
27,349 Total Students

78% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 49% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.75 years to graduate.

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3 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
40,381 Total Students

The average student takes 4.94 years to complete their degree at CSUN. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,293. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it.

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Loma Linda University

Loma Linda
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,468 Total Students

96% of the teachers are full time. 3 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
6,983 Total Students

95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.27 years to graduate. This private school has an average net price of $25,892.

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Gerontology Careers in CA

Some of the careers gerontology majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Medical Scientists 13% $99,100
Social Scientists 11% $77,750

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to gerontology.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Biological & Physical Science 18,864
Other Interdisciplinary Studies 2,975
Cognitive Science 1,765
International Studies 1,569
Nutrition Science 1,195
Human Biology 609
Behavioral Science 570
Mathematics & Computer Science 475

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