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Gerontology at Texas State University

If you are interested in studying Gerontology, take a look at what Texas State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Texas State University is located in San Marcos, TX.

During the most recent reporting year, 3 gerontology degrees were granted at Texas State University.

Online & Distance Learning at Texas State University

Online coursework is an option at Texas State University. Among 40,674 students, 2,395 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 15,927 (39%) took at least some classes online.

Gerontology Rankings at Texas State University

Use these rankings to compare Texas State University’s Gerontology program against other schools offering the same major.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Gerontology graduates at Texas State University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Gerontology graduates at Texas State University are 33% women (1) and 67% men (2).

Gerontology Master’s Program at Texas State University

Among the 3 master’s gerontology degrees awarded at Texas State University, 33% were women (1) and 67% were men (2).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Black / African American	1

Minority students account for 33% of Gerontology master’s degree recipients at Texas State University, lower than 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 Texas State University

The Gerontology program at Texas State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Gerontology	3

Best-Paid Careers for Gerontology Graduates

Those who complete Gerontology program at Texas State University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Gerontology majors, 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.