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Gerontology at University of Nebraska at Omaha

If you plan to study Gerontology, you may want to check out the program at University of Nebraska at Omaha. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Nebraska at Omaha is located in Omaha, NE.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 28 gerontology graduations were recorded at University of Nebraska at Omaha.

Online Class Availability at University of Nebraska at Omaha

Distance learning is available at University of Nebraska at Omaha. Of 14,972 students, 3,647 (24%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,714 (52%) took at least some classes online.

Gerontology Rankings at University of Nebraska at Omaha

Rankings can help you compare University of Nebraska at Omaha’s Gerontology program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Nebraska	#1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#1 of 2
Best Value	Nebraska	#1 of 1
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#1 of 2
Best Value	Nationwide	#5 of 18
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#8 of 19

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Nebraska	#1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#1 of 2
Best Value	Nebraska	#1 of 1
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#1 of 2
Best Value	Nationwide	#5 of 18
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#8 of 19

Earnings for Gerontology Graduates from University of Nebraska at Omaha

Those who finish University of Nebraska at Omaha’s Gerontology program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$33,387
2 years	$42,123

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Gerontology graduates at University of Nebraska at Omaha, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Gerontology graduates at University of Nebraska at Omaha are 93% women (26) and 7% men (2).

Gerontology Bachelor’s Program at University of Nebraska at Omaha

Among the 10 bachelor’s gerontology graduates at University of Nebraska at Omaha, 100% were women (10) and 0% were men (0).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Gerontology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Nebraska at Omaha.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	8
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	1

Minority students account for 20% of Gerontology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Nebraska at Omaha, lower than the national average of 46%.*

Gerontology Master’s Program at University of Nebraska at Omaha

Of the 3 master’s gerontology graduates at University of Nebraska at Omaha, 100% were women (3) and 0% were men (0).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	1

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

Gerontology Doctoral Program at University of Nebraska at Omaha

Among the 2 doctoral gerontology degrees awarded at University of Nebraska at Omaha, 100% were women (2) and 0% were men (0).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Gerontology doctoral degree recipients at University of Nebraska at Omaha.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
International (Nonresident)	1

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

More Specific Gerontology Concentrations at University of Nebraska at Omaha

This Gerontology program at University of Nebraska at Omaha breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Gerontology	28

Best-Paid Careers for Gerontology Graduates

Students who finish Gerontology program at University of Nebraska at Omaha go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-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.