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Gerontology Schools in Iowa

20 students earned Gerontology degrees in Iowa in the 2020-2021 year.

A Gerontology major is the 178th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Gerontology Majors in Iowa

Gerontology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 11
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 6
Post-Master’s Certificate 6
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2
Master’s Degree 1

Gender Distribution

In Iowa, a gerontology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of gerontology majors in Iowa is as follows:

  • Asian: 10.0%
  • Black or African American: 5.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 65.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 10.0%
  • Other Races: 10.0%
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Jobs for Gerontology Grads in Iowa

There are 870 people in the state and 155,850 people in the nation working in gerontology jobs.

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Wages for Gerontology Jobs in Iowa

Gerontology grads earn an average of $67,730 in the state and $85,750 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in Iowa that offer gerontology degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
9,507 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 80% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 83% of students receive it. This public school has an average net price of $16,438.

#2

University of Iowa

Iowa City
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
30,318 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public school has an average net price of $19,401. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
31,822 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,002. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time. In their early career, Iowa State grads earn an average salary of $48,810.

Gerontology Careers in IA

Some of the careers gerontology majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Medical Scientists 13% $63,270
Social Scientists 10% $0

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to gerontology.

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Other Interdisciplinary Studies 305
Sustainability Science 114
78
Biological & Physical Science 77
Human Computer Interaction 52
International Studies 39
Nutrition Science 26
Museum Studies 23

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