Gerontology at Concordia University-Chicago
What traits are you looking for in a school for Gerontology, you may want to check out the program at Concordia University-Chicago. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Concordia University-Chicago is in River Forest, IL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 6 gerontology degrees were awarded at Concordia University-Chicago.
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Online & Distance Learning at Concordia University-Chicago
Many students take online classes at Concordia University-Chicago. Among 4,770 students, 3,135 (66%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 951 (20%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Gerontology graduates at Concordia University-Chicago, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Gerontology graduates at Concordia University-Chicago are 67% women (4) and 33% men (2).
Gerontology Master’s Program at Concordia University-Chicago
Among the 3 master’s gerontology degrees awarded at Concordia University-Chicago, 67% were women (2) and 33% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Gerontology master’s degree recipients at Concordia University-Chicago.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
Gerontology Doctoral Program at Concordia University-Chicago
Among the 3 doctoral gerontology degrees awarded at Concordia University-Chicago, 67% were women (2) and 33% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Gerontology doctoral degree recipients at Concordia University-Chicago.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Minority students account for 67% of Gerontology doctoral degree recipients at Concordia University-Chicago, higher than the national average of 24%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Gerontology Concentrations at Concordia University-Chicago
This Gerontology program at Concordia University-Chicago includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Gerontology | 6 |
Best-Paid Careers for Gerontology Graduates
Students who finish Gerontology program at Concordia University-Chicago go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Gerontology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $111,314 |
| Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary | $65,510 |
| Transportation Planners | $50,855 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,663 |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other | $42,168 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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