Master’s Degrees in Gerontology
Education Levels of Gerontology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 336 people earned their master's degree in gerontology. This makes it the 165th most popular master'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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in gerontology is $56,939. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $48,979 and the high is $63,198.
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 master's degree in gerontology. About 78.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 74 |
| Women | 262 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of gerontology master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 24 |
| Black or African American | 50 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 51 |
| White | 133 |
| International Students | 68 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 10 |
Most Popular Gerontology Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 48 colleges that offer a master’s degree in gerontology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for gerontology students seekinga master's degree is University of Southern California. 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, 122 people received their master's degree in gerontology from USC. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women. University of Southern California gerontology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $56,939.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for gerontology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Brenau University. Roughly 2,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,130 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in gerontology from Brenau. Around 47% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% were women. Data shows that Brenau graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $56,939.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for gerontology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Georgia State University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,158 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,164 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in gerontology from Georgia State. Of these students, 100% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in gerontology at Georgia State University make a median salary of 56,939.
University of Massachusetts - Boston is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in gerontology. 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, 17 people received their master's degree in gerontology from UMass Boston. About 65% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UMass Boston graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $56,939.
University of North Carolina at Greensboro comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in gerontology. Each year, around 19,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,422 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,375 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in gerontology from UNC Greensboro. About 89% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in gerontology at University of North Carolina at Greensboro make a median salary of 56,939.
California State University - Fullerton is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in gerontology. Roughly 42,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in gerontology from Cal State Fullerton. About 78% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in gerontology at California State University - Fullerton make a median salary of 56,939.
The 7th most popular school in the country for gerontology majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Indianapolis. Roughly 5,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $34,416 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $40,994 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in gerontology from UIndy. Of these students, 75% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Indianapolis gerontology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $56,939.
The 8th most popular school in the country for gerontology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Eastern Illinois University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,624 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,060 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in gerontology from EIU. Of these students, 100% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Eastern Illinois University gerontology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $56,939.
California State University - Long Beach comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in gerontology. Each year, around 40,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in gerontology from CSULB. Of these students, 78% were women and 89% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. California State University - Long Beach gerontology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $56,939.
University of North Carolina at Wilmington is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in gerontology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,443 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,979 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in gerontology from UNCW. University of North Carolina at Wilmington gerontology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $56,939.
Miami University - Oxford is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in gerontology. Each year, around 18,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 10 people received their master's degree in gerontology from Miami University - Oxford. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women. Miami University - Oxford gerontology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $56,939.
The 12th most popular school in the country for gerontology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Texas State University. Roughly 37,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,606 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,147 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in gerontology from Texas State. Around 64% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women. Texas State University gerontology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $56,939.
University of Puerto Rico - Medical Sciences is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in gerontology. 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, 9 people received their master's degree in gerontology from UPR Medical Sciences. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Puerto Rico - Medical Sciences gerontology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $56,939.
San Francisco State University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in gerontology. Roughly 27,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in gerontology from SFSU. Of these students, 78% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in gerontology at San Francisco State University make a median salary of 56,939.
University of Nebraska at Omaha is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in gerontology. 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, 8 people received their master's degree in gerontology from UNOMAHA. About 100% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Nebraska at Omaha gerontology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $56,939.
University of Louisiana at Monroe comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in gerontology. Each year, around 8,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,788 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,490 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in gerontology from ULM. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women. Data shows that ULM graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $56,939.
Georgetown University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in gerontology. Each year, around 19,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,896 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,848 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in gerontology from Georgetown. Of these students, 83% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Georgetown graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $56,939.
Webster University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in gerontology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,530 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,140 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in gerontology from Webster. Around 80% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Data shows that Webster graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $56,939.
Concordia University, Chicago is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in gerontology. 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, 6 people received their master's degree in gerontology from Concordia University, Chicago. About 100% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in gerontology at Concordia University, Chicago make a median salary of 56,939.
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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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