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Gerontology in Pennsylvania

Gerontology Schools in Pennsylvania

Jobs for Gerontology Grads in Pennsylvania

30,200 people in the state and 436,340 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Gerontology.

Gerontology Jobs Nationwide vs. PA

Wages for Gerontology Jobs in Pennsylvania

A typical salary for a Gerontology grad in the state is $116,841, compared to a typical salary of $124,490 nationwide.

Gerontology Wages Nationwide vs. PA

There are 8 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer Gerontology degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $65,589 in their first year after graduation. About 84% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 78%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $50,561 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 79%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 84%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $49,721 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 50%, getting in takes some planning. 92% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $36,553 a year. The school admits about 93% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 71%.

#5

Cedar Crest College

Allentown

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $50,645 a year. About 99% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 77%.

#6

Chestnut Hill College

Philadelphia

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $41,084 a year. With an admission rate of 79%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 67%.

#7

Gwynedd Mercy University

Gwynedd Valley

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $76,811 after earning their degree at this institution. About 94% of those who apply are admitted. 78% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $45,005 a year. The school admits about 94% of applicants. 70% of full-time students return after their first year.

Gerontology Careers in PA

Some of the careers Gerontology majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $46,663
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary $65,510
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $111,314
Transportation Planners $50,855
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $42,168

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Gerontology.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Other Interdisciplinary Studies 30,141
Biological & Physical Science 28,033
Data Analytics 12,891
Interdisciplinary Studies 10,355
Data Science 7,716
International Studies 5,740
Nutrition Science 5,456
Behavioral Science 5,391

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