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Gerontology Schools in California

In 2020-2021, 285 students earned their Gerontology degrees in CA.

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 161
Bachelor’s Degree 105
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 15
Post-Master’s Certificate 15
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4

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: 13.7%
  • Black or African American: 8.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 20.7%
  • White: 21.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 26.7%
  • Other Races: 8.4%
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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

An average student at USC will pay a net price of $32,569. The average student takes 4.17 years to complete their degree at USC. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1.

65 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
32,293 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,178. 26 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
42,051 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 27 to 1. Graduates earn an average $45,657 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
40,069 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 47% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.78 years. 24 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
7% Graduation Rate
31,115 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $20,987. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $26,426 after earning their degree at this institution. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
36,334 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 27 to 1. A typical student attending SDSU will pay a net price of $13,845. 61% of students get financical aid.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $50,184 after earning their degree at this institution. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,459.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
40,381 Total Students

In their early career, CSUN grads earn an average salary of $42,178. A typical student attending CSUN will pay a net price of $8,523. The average student takes 4.94 years to complete their degree at CSUN.

#9

Loma Linda University

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $78,124 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 94% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.60%.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
6,983 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 41% are considered full time. This private school has an average net price of $28,260.

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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