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Gerontology Schools in New York

37 Gerontology students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Gerontology major is the 262nd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Gerontology Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 18
Post-Master’s Certificate 17
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 17
Associate Degree 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of gerontology majors in New York is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 24.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 16.2%
  • White: 48.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.7%
  • Other Races: 8.1%
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Jobs for Gerontology Grads in New York

11,910 people in the state and 155,850 in the nation are employed in jobs related to gerontology.

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Wages for Gerontology Jobs in New York

In this state, gerontology grads earn an average of $84,940. Nationwide, they make an average of $85,750.

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There are 10 colleges in New York that offer gerontology degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
30,135 Total Students

49% of the teachers are full time. The 1.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at Columbia.

#1

York College

Jamaica
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
30% Graduation Rate
7,784 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $42,661 after graduation. 92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#3

SUNY Oneonta

Oneonta
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
6,718 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $18,223. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it.

#3

Yeshiva University

New York
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
5,524 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $39,536. The 2.20% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#5

Ithaca College

Ithaca
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
5,354 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $48,422 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $34,554. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 79% are considered full time.

#6

LIU Post

Brookville
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
15,066 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. An average student at LIU Post will pay a net price of $26,069. The student loan default rate of 5.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
7,592 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. In their early career, SUNY Brockport grads earn an average salary of $41,172. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.80%.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
22,496 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 42% are considered full time. 90% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $32,733 after graduation.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
2,187 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 5.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. It takes the average student 4.26 years to graduate. 99% of students get financical aid.

#9

Niagara University

Niagara University
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
3,544 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $19,635. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Gerontology Careers in NY

Some of the careers gerontology majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Medical Scientists 18% $78,900
Social Scientists 3% $82,460

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Other Interdisciplinary Studies 947
Human Biology 713
Interdisciplinary Studies 392
Nutrition Science 355
Sustainability Science 334
Science, Technology & Society 333
Biological & Physical Science 322
Behavioral Science 284

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