Gerontology Master’s Degrees
There are 109 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in Gerontology. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and36% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 25.6% of Gerontology graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Gerontology Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 870 students earned theirGerontology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Gerontology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 3 |
| Associate’s Degree | 16 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 136 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 649 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 29 |
Earnings of Gerontology Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Gerontology of $49,632 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $47,164 |
| 4 years | $49,632 |
| 5 years | $55,960 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Gerontology students with their master’s degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master’s degree in Gerontology. About 78.9% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 56 |
| Women | 210 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Gerontology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 101 | 38.0% |
| Asian | 17 | 6.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 | 9.0% |
| Black or African American | 37 | 13.9% |
| Two or More Races | 12 | 4.5% |
| Race Unknown | 7 | 2.6% |
| International Students | 68 | 25.6% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 25.6% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Gerontology Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 175 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Gerontology. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Gerontology students seeking a master's degree is University of Southern California. During the most recent year for which we have data, 124 people received their master's degree in Gerontology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Stark State College is a popular choice for Gerontology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 51 master's degrees in Gerontology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Indianapolis comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Gerontology. This school awarded 42 master's degrees in Gerontology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Northwood Technical College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Gerontology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their master's degree in Gerontology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Puerto Rico-Medical Sciences is a popular choice for Gerontology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 30 master's degrees in Gerontology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Gerontology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Nebraska at Omaha is a popular choice for Gerontology majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 28 master's degrees in Gerontology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Massachusetts-Boston comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Gerontology. This school awarded 25 master's degrees in Gerontology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Portland Community College is a popular choice for Gerontology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in Gerontology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio University-Main Campus comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Gerontology. This school awarded 21 master's degrees in Gerontology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Gerontology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia is a popular choice for Gerontology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in Gerontology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Gerontology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in Gerontology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Gerontology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Greensboro is a popular choice for Gerontology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in Gerontology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Gerontology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of South Florida is a popular choice for Gerontology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in Gerontology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Gerontology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Gerontology. This school awarded 16 master's degrees in Gerontology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Utah is a popular choice for Gerontology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in Gerontology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Gerontology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Miami University-Oxford comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Gerontology. This school awarded 15 master's degrees in Gerontology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland Global Campus is a popular choice for Gerontology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in Gerontology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Gerontology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Georgia State University is a popular choice for Gerontology majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in Gerontology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Western Oregon University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Gerontology. This school awarded 12 master's degrees in Gerontology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Widener University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Gerontology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in Gerontology from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Gerontology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Gerontology Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Gerontology | 870 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Gerontology that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 30,141 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 28,033 |
| Data Analytics | 12,891 |
| MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES | 10,355 |
| Data Science | 7,716 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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