Gerontology
A program that focuses on the human aging process and aged human populations, using the knowledge and methodologies of the social sciences, psychology and the biological and health sciences.
- Schools offering
- 48
- Annual completions
- 116
- Typical degree level
- Associate's + Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $54k
About this major
A program that focuses on the human aging process and aged human populations, using the knowledge and methodologies of the social sciences, psychology and the biological and health sciences.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health specialties teachers, postsecondary | $106k | +17.3% | Doctoral or professional degree |
| Medical scientists, except epidemiologists | $101k | +8.7% | Doctoral or professional degree |
| Social scientists and related workers, all other | $100k | -1.7% | Bachelor's degree |
| Social work teachers, postsecondary | $76k | +2.3% | 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
$54k
Associate's vs Bachelor's — early-career earnings
Associate's
$39k
Bachelor's
$56k
Top colleges for Gerontology
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Southern California | Los Angeles, CA | 0 | 17 | 17 |
| University of Maryland Global Campus | Adelphi, MD | 0 | 12 | 12 |
| University of Nebraska at Omaha | Omaha, NE | 0 | 11 | 11 |
| Minnesota State University Moorhead | Moorhead, MN | 0 | 9 | 9 |
| Portland Community College | Portland, OR | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| San Diego State University | San Diego, CA | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| University of Northern Iowa | Cedar Falls, IA | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| Bowling Green State University-Main Campus | Bowling Green, OH | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| Farmingdale State College | Farmingdale, NY | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| University of South Florida | Tampa, FL | 0 | 4 | 4 |
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