Graduate Certificates in Gerontology
Education Levels of Gerontology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 234 people earned their graduate certificate in gerontology. This makes it the 70th most popular graduate certificate 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 Graduate Certificates
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
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 graduate certificate in gerontology. About 76.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 54 |
| Women | 180 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of gerontology graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 29 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 |
| White | 120 |
| International Students | 8 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 21 |
Most Popular Gerontology Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 87 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in gerontology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for gerontology students seekinga graduate certificate is University of Puerto Rico - Medical Sciences. Each year, around 2,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,652 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,440 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their graduate certificate in gerontology from UPR Medical Sciences. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women.
University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in gerontology. Each year, around 32,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,154 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their graduate certificate in gerontology from Pitt. Of these students, 92% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Southern California is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate 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, 12 people received their graduate certificate in gerontology from USC. Of these students, 23% were women and 62% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Nova Southeastern University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in gerontology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,880 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,890 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their graduate certificate in gerontology from NUS Florida. Of these students, 100% were women and 86% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
West Chester University of Pennsylvania comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in gerontology. Roughly 17,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,716 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,288 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their graduate certificate in gerontology from WCUPA. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for gerontology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate 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, 9 people received their graduate certificate in gerontology from UNOMAHA.
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in gerontology. Roughly 24,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,455 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,701 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their graduate certificate in gerontology from UWM.
Wayne State University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in gerontology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,660 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,301 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their graduate certificate in gerontology from Wayne State.
The 8th most popular school in the country for gerontology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Columbia University in the City of New York. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their graduate certificate in gerontology from Columbia. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
University of Kentucky comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in gerontology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,849 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,967 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their graduate certificate in gerontology from UK. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 11th most popular school in the country for gerontology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Iowa. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,016 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,256 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their graduate certificate in gerontology from Iowa. About 75% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Yeshiva University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in gerontology. Roughly 5,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $46,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $34,800 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their graduate certificate in gerontology from Yeshiva.
The 14th most popular school in the country for gerontology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Georgia. Roughly 39,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their graduate certificate in gerontology from UGA. About 76% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Eastern Michigan University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in gerontology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,200 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,231 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their graduate certificate in gerontology from Eastern Michigan. Of these students, 100% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in gerontology. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,812 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their graduate certificate in gerontology from UNC Charlotte. Of these students, 58% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Portland State University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in gerontology. Each year, around 23,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,694 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,279 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their graduate certificate in gerontology from Portland State University. About 88% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 18th most popular school in the country for gerontology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is East Carolina University. Roughly 28,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,452 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,749 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their graduate certificate in gerontology from ECU. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
Johns Hopkins University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in gerontology. Roughly 28,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their graduate certificate in gerontology from Johns Hopkins. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
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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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