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Gerontology at Western Oregon University

If you plan to study Gerontology, you may want to check out the program at Western Oregon University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Western Oregon University sits in Monmouth, OR.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 12 gerontology graduations were recorded at Western Oregon University.

Online Class Availability at Western Oregon University

Many students take online classes at Western Oregon University. Among 3,722 students, 818 (22%) studied exclusively online and 1,884 (51%) took at least some classes online.

Earnings for Gerontology Graduates from Western Oregon University

Students who complete Western Oregon 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	$33,454
2 years	$36,848
3 years	$39,879
4 years	$41,186
5 years	$49,507

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Gerontology graduates from Western Oregon University take home a median $41,186, compared with $46,183 for all Western Oregon University graduates — about 11% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Gerontology graduates at Western Oregon University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Gerontology graduates at Western Oregon University are 100% women (12) and 0% men (0).

Gerontology Bachelor’s Program at Western Oregon University

Of the 6 bachelor’s gerontology degrees awarded at Western Oregon University, 100% were women (6) and 0% were men (0).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
Hispanic / Latino	1
Two or More Races	1

Minority students account for 33% of Gerontology bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Oregon University, lower than the national average of 46%.*

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

More Specific Gerontology Concentrations at Western Oregon University

This Gerontology program at Western Oregon University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Gerontology	12

Highest-Paying Careers for Gerontology Graduates

Students who finish Gerontology program at Western Oregon University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Gerontology graduates, 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.