Doctor’s Degrees in Gerontology
Education Levels of Gerontology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 20 people earned their doctor's degree in gerontology. This makes it the 178th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
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 Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for gerontology majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in gerontology. About 80.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 4 |
| Women | 16 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of gerontology doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 14 |
| International Students | 6 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Most Popular Gerontology Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 15 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in gerontology. Learn more about the most popular 15 below:
The most popular school in the United States for gerontology students seekinga doctor's degree is University of Massachusetts - Boston. Roughly 16,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,905 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,366 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in gerontology from UMass Boston.
The most popular school in the United States for gerontology students seekinga doctor's degree is University of Southern California. 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, 4 people received their doctor's degree in gerontology from USC.
The most popular school in the United States for gerontology students seekinga doctor's degree is Miami University - Oxford. 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, 4 people received their doctor's degree in gerontology from Miami University - Oxford.
The 4th most popular school in the country for gerontology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Concordia University, Chicago. Roughly 6,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,200 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,458 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in gerontology from Concordia University, Chicago.
Iowa State University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in gerontology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,982 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,996 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in gerontology from Iowa State.
University of South Florida - Main Campus comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in gerontology. Each year, around 50,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 2 people received their doctor's degree in gerontology from USF Tampa.
The 9th most popular school in the country for gerontology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Maryland - Baltimore. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,827 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in gerontology from UMB.
The 9th most popular school in the country for gerontology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Tulane University of Louisiana. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,306 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,814 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in gerontology from Tulane.
The 9th most popular school in the country for gerontology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Purdue University - Main Campus. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,718 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in gerontology from Purdue.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to gerontology that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Other Interdisciplinary Studies | 196 |
| Nutrition Science | 178 |
| Behavioral Science | 150 |
| Computational Science | 91 |
| Biological & Physical Science | 83 |
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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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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