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Gerontology at Webster University

If you are interested in studying Gerontology, you may want to check out the program at Webster University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Webster University is in Saint Louis, MO.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 5 gerontology degrees were awarded at Webster University.

Online & Distance Learning at Webster University

Many students take online classes at Webster University. Among 8,260 students, 2,273 (28%) studied exclusively online and 3,050 (37%) took at least some classes online.

Gerontology Rankings at Webster University

Use these rankings to compare Webster University’s Gerontology program against peer institutions.

Earnings for Gerontology Graduates from Webster University

Those who finish Webster University’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	$40,828

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Gerontology graduates at Webster University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Gerontology graduates at Webster University are 80% women (4) and 20% men (1).

Gerontology Master’s Program at Webster University

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

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

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

Minority students account for 100% of Gerontology master’s degree recipients at Webster University, above 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 Webster University

The Gerontology program at Webster University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Gerontology	5

Highest-Paying Careers for Gerontology Graduates

Those who complete Gerontology program at Webster University pursue many career paths. 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.