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Gerontology at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

If you plan to study Gerontology, consider the program at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville sits in Knoxville, TN.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 4 gerontology degrees were granted at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville.

Online & Distance Learning at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Many students take online classes at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville. Of 38,728 students, 3,176 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 12,105 (31%) took at least some classes online.

Gerontology Rankings at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Rankings can help you compare The University of Tennessee-Knoxville’s Gerontology program to other colleges that offer this major.

More Specific Gerontology Concentrations at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

The Gerontology program at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Gerontology	4

Best-Paid Careers for Gerontology Graduates

Those who complete Gerontology program at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid 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.