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Gerontology at University of South Florida

What traits are you looking for in a school for Gerontology, you may want to check out the program at University of South Florida. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of South Florida sits in Tampa, FL.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 18 gerontology graduations were recorded at University of South Florida.

Online Class Availability at University of South Florida

Many students take online classes at University of South Florida. Among 49,622 students, 7,519 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 25,913 (52%) took at least some classes online.

Gerontology Rankings at University of South Florida

Use these rankings to compare University of South Florida’s Gerontology program against other schools offering the same major.

Earnings for Gerontology Graduates from University of South Florida

Those who finish University of South Florida’s Gerontology program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$24,858
2 years	$31,852
3 years	$36,199
4 years	$45,376
5 years	$47,812

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Gerontology graduates from University of South Florida take home a median $45,376, compared with $58,776 for all University of South Florida graduates — about 23% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Gerontology graduates at University of South Florida, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Gerontology graduates at University of South Florida are 78% women (14) and 22% men (4).

Gerontology Bachelor’s Program at University of South Florida

Of the 8 bachelor’s gerontology graduates at University of South Florida, 88% were women (7) and 12% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	1
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 12% of Gerontology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of South Florida, below the national average of 46%.*

Gerontology Master’s Program at University of South Florida

Of the 7 master’s gerontology graduates at University of South Florida, 71% were women (5) and 29% were men (2).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	1
Asian	1
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 57% of Gerontology master’s degree recipients at University of South Florida, above the national average of 34%.*

Gerontology Doctoral Program at University of South Florida

Of the 3 doctoral gerontology graduates at University of South Florida, 67% were women (2) and 33% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3

*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 South Florida

This Gerontology program at University of South Florida offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Gerontology	18

Highest-Paying Careers for Gerontology Graduates

Graduates of the Gerontology program at University of South Florida go on to a range of careers. Here 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.