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Graduate Certificates in Gerontology

235 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 87 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a graduate certificate in gerontology. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 40% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 5.1% of gerontology graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Gerontology Majors

In 2020-2021, 235 graduate certificates were awarded to gerontology majors. 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 393
Bachelor’s Degree 287
Basic Certificate 253
Graduate Certificate 235
Associate Degree 33
Doctor’s Degree 27
Undergraduate Certificate 6

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 81.7% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 43
Women 192
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The racial-ethnic distribution of gerontology graduate certificate students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 7
Black or African American 22
Hispanic or Latino 58
White 111
International Students 12
Other Races/Ethnicities 25
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There are 87 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in gerontology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

44 Yearly Graduations
86% Women

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 $4,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,020 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 44 people received their graduate certificate in gerontology from UPR Medical Sciences. About 86% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

Pacific University

Forest Grove, Oregon
18 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Pacific University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in gerontology. Roughly 3,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,928 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,909 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 people received their graduate certificate in gerontology from Pacific. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.

12 Yearly Graduations
67% 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 $19,092 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,118 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 people received their graduate certificate in gerontology from Pitt.

#3

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
12 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $60,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,446 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 graduate certificates were handed out to gerontology majors at USC. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.

#5

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
9 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
89% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Nova Southeastern University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in gerontology. Each year, around 20,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,153 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 people received their graduate certificate in gerontology from NUS Florida. Around 89% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.

#5

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

West Chester, Pennsylvania
9 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. The gerontology program at West Chester University of Pennsylvania awarded 9 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.

9 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 5th most popular school in the country for gerontology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Nebraska at Omaha. Roughly 15,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,344 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,138 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 people received their graduate certificate in gerontology from UNOMAHA. About 89% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#8

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
7 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee 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 $8,091 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,701 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 graduate certificates were handed out to gerontology majors at UWM. Of these students, 100% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#8

Wayne State University

Detroit, Michigan
7 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $13,532 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,920 per year. The gerontology program at Wayne State University awarded 7 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 100% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

7 Yearly Graduations
86% Women

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 $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,496 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 graduate certificates were handed out to gerontology majors at Columbia.

#11

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis, Missouri
6 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Saint Louis University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in gerontology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,960 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 graduate certificates were handed out to gerontology majors at SLU. Of these students, 100% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#11

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
6 Yearly Graduations
100% 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 $11,247 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,311 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 people received their graduate certificate in gerontology from UK.

#11

University of Iowa

Iowa City, Iowa
6 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $8,356 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,432 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 graduate certificates were handed out to gerontology majors at Iowa. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.

#14

Yeshiva University

New York, New York
5 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $44,300 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $34,800 per year. The gerontology program at Yeshiva University awarded 5 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 80% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
5 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. The gerontology program at University of Georgia awarded 5 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 60% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti, Michigan
5 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $13,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,562 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 graduate certificates were handed out to gerontology majors at Eastern Michigan. Of these students, 100% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#14

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina
5 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of North Carolina at Charlotte is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in gerontology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,812 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,337 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 graduate certificates were handed out to gerontology majors at UNC Charlotte. Of these students, 100% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#18

Portland State University

Portland, Oregon
4 Yearly Graduations
75% Women

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 $8,106 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,817 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their graduate certificate in gerontology from Portland State University.

#18

East Carolina University

Greenville, North Carolina
4 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their graduate certificate in gerontology from ECU. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.

#18

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, Maryland
4 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $58,720 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,720 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 graduate certificates were handed out to gerontology majors at Johns Hopkins. About 50% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

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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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