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Gerontology in Massachusetts

Gerontology Schools in Massachusetts

In 2022-2023, 28 students earned their Gerontology degrees in MA.

In terms of popularity, Gerontology is the 221st most popular major in the state out of a total 305 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Gerontology Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 17
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 3
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2
Bachelor’s Degree 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.6%
  • Black or African American: 14.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.6%
  • White: 64.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 14.3%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for Gerontology Grads in Massachusetts

In this state, there are 13,860 people employed in jobs related to a gerontology degree, compared to 155,850 nationwide.

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Wages for Gerontology Jobs in Massachusetts

Gerontology grads earn an average of $80,210 in the state and $85,750 nationwide.

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There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
16,259 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 60% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.62 years. A typical student attending UMass Boston will pay a net price of $17,642.

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Gerontology Careers in MA

Some of the careers gerontology majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Medical Scientists 13% $84,070
Social Scientists 9% $80,030

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Other Interdisciplinary Studies 589
Nutrition Science 316
International Studies 311
Sustainability Science 203
Mathematics & Computer Science 148
Interdisciplinary Studies 142
Human Computer Interaction 124
Biological & Physical Science 110

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