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Gerontology in California

Gerontology Schools in California

Jobs for Gerontology Grads in California

There are 35,950 people in the state and 436,340 people in the nation working in Gerontology jobs.

Gerontology Jobs Nationwide vs. CA

Wages for Gerontology Jobs in California

A typical salary for a Gerontology grad in the state is $132,590, compared to a typical salary of $124,490 nationwide.

Gerontology Wages Nationwide vs. CA

Our data covers 8 colleges in California offering Gerontology degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $63,275 in their first year after graduation. About 10% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 96%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $42,434 a year. About 94% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 81%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $38,082 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 47%, getting in takes some planning. 85% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $41,145 a year. The school admits about 96% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 84%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $39,215 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 87%, getting in takes some planning. 85% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $42,235 a year. About 34% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 90%.

#7

Ashford University

San Diego

Graduates earn a median salary of $47,447 in their first year after graduation. The full-time student retention rate is 31%. Undergrads from California pay around $13,160 a year in tuition.

#8

Loma Linda University

Loma Linda

Graduates earn a median salary of $85,611 in their first year after graduation.

Gerontology Careers in CA

Some of the careers Gerontology majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $46,663
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary $65,510
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $111,314
Transportation Planners $50,855
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $42,168

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Gerontology.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Other Interdisciplinary Studies 30,141
Biological & Physical Science 28,033
Data Analytics 12,891
Interdisciplinary Studies 10,355
Data Science 7,716
International Studies 5,740
Nutrition Science 5,456
Behavioral Science 5,391

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