Gerontology Schools in Virginia

8 Gerontology students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

A Gerontology major is the 252nd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Gerontology Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level	Number of Grads
Post-Master’s Certificate	8
Postbaccalaureate Certificate	8

Gender Distribution

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

Racial Distribution

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

• Asian: 25.0%
• Black or African American: 12.5%
• Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
• White: 50.0%
• Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
• Other Races: 12.5%

Jobs for Gerontology Grads in Virginia

5,850 people in the state and 155,850 in the nation are employed in jobs related to gerontology.

Wages for Gerontology Jobs in Virginia

A typical salary for a gerontology grad in the state is $102,310, compared to a typical salary of $85,750 nationwide.

Most Popular Gerontology Programs in VA

There are 2 colleges in Virginia that offer gerontology degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

Gerontology Careers in VA

Some of the careers gerontology majors go into include:

Job Title	VA Job Growth	VA Median Salary
Medical Scientists	20%	$89,220
Social Scientists	16%	$109,900

Related Majors in Virginia

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

Major	Annual Graduates in VA
Other Interdisciplinary Studies	3,075
Biological & Physical Science	1,382
Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution	150
Science, Technology & Society	118
International Studies	102
Interdisciplinary Studies	66
Systems Theory	58
Mathematics & Computer Science	57

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References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Photo by Chalmers Butterfield under License

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