Adult Development and Aging
A program that focuses on the characteristics of aging populations and the needs of older individuals in family and institutional settings. Includes instruction in the biological and psychological stages of aging; the provision of dependent care; serving the social, economic, and psychological needs of aging adults; related public policy issues; and adult community resources.
- Schools offering
- 29
- Annual completions
- 66
- Typical degree level
- Associate's + Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $43k
About this major
A program that focuses on the characteristics of aging populations and the needs of older individuals in family and institutional settings. Includes instruction in the biological and psychological stages of aging; the provision of dependent care; serving the social, economic, and psychological needs of aging adults; related public policy issues; and adult community resources.
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychologists, all other | $118k | +4.3% | Master's degree |
| Social scientists and related workers, all other | $100k | -1.7% | Bachelor's degree |
| Family and consumer sciences teachers, postsecondary | $77k | +3.4% | Doctoral or professional degree |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$43k
Associate's vs Bachelor's — early-career earnings
Associate's
$35k
Bachelor's
$48k
Top colleges for Adult Development and Aging
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Gwinnett College | Lawrenceville, GA | 0 | 16 | 16 |
| North Shore Community College | Danvers, MA | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| CUNY Hostos Community College | Bronx, NY | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| Pitt Community College | Winterville, NC | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| MiraCosta College | Oceanside, CA | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| American River College | Sacramento, CA | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Harrisburg Area Community College | Harrisburg, PA | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Chaffey College | Rancho Cucamonga, CA | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Piedmont Community College | Roxboro, NC | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Sacramento City College | Sacramento, CA | 2 | 0 | 2 |
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