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Gerontology at Eastern Illinois University

If you are interested in studying Gerontology, consider the program at Eastern Illinois University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Eastern Illinois University sits in Charleston, IL.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 6 gerontology degrees were awarded at Eastern Illinois University.

Studying Online at Eastern Illinois University

Many students take online classes at Eastern Illinois University. Of 8,505 students, 1,283 (15%) studied exclusively online and 2,051 (24%) took at least some classes online.

Gerontology Rankings at Eastern Illinois University

Rankings can help you compare Eastern Illinois University’s Gerontology program to other colleges that offer this major.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Gerontology graduates at Eastern Illinois University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Gerontology graduates at Eastern Illinois University are 100% women (6) and 0% men (0).

Gerontology Master’s Program at Eastern Illinois University

Of the 6 master’s gerontology graduates at Eastern Illinois University, 100% were women (6) and 0% were men (0).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Gerontology master’s degree recipients at Eastern Illinois University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Black / African American	1
Asian	2
Two or More Races	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 67% of Gerontology master’s degree recipients at Eastern Illinois University, above the national average of 34%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Gerontology Concentrations at Eastern Illinois University

This Gerontology program at Eastern Illinois University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Gerontology	6

Best-Paid Careers for Gerontology Graduates

Those who complete Gerontology program at Eastern Illinois University pursue many career paths. 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

More about our data sources and methodologies.