Gerontology at University of Utah
If you plan to study Gerontology, consider the program at University of Utah. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Utah is in Salt Lake City, UT.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 16 gerontology degrees were awarded at University of Utah.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Utah
Online coursework is an option at University of Utah. Among 36,894 students, 2,249 (6%) studied exclusively online and 15,066 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Gerontology Rankings at University of Utah
Rankings can help you compare University of Utah’s Gerontology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Utah | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Utah | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #4 of 19 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #6 of 18 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Gerontology graduates at University of Utah, by degree type.
Program-wide, Gerontology graduates at University of Utah are 75% women (12) and 25% men (4).
Gerontology Master’s Program at University of Utah
Of the 6 master’s gerontology degrees awarded at University of Utah, 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 University of Utah.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 17% of Gerontology master’s degree recipients at University of Utah, 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 University of Utah
This Gerontology program at University of Utah offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Gerontology | 16 |
Top-Paying Careers for Gerontology Graduates
Students who finish Gerontology program at University of Utah work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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.