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Gerontology in California

Gerontology Schools in California

Jobs for Gerontology Grads in California

In this state, there are 35,950 people employed in jobs related to a Gerontology degree, compared to 436,340 nationwide.

Gerontology Jobs Nationwide vs. CA

Wages for Gerontology Jobs in California

In this state, Gerontology grads earn an average of $132,590. Nationwide, they make an average of $124,490.

Gerontology Wages Nationwide vs. CA

Our data covers 8 colleges in California offering Gerontology degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $63,275 after earning their degree at this institution. About 10% of those who apply are admitted. 96% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $42,434 a year. With an admission rate of 94%, getting in takes some planning. 81% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $38,082 a year. With an admission rate of 47%, getting in takes some planning. 85% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $41,145 a year. The school admits about 96% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 84%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $39,215 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 87%, getting in takes some planning. 85% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $42,235 in their first year after graduation. About 34% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 90%.

#7

Ashford University

San Diego

Graduates earn a median salary of $47,447 in their first year after graduation. 31% of full-time students return after their first year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $13,160 a year.

#8

Loma Linda University

Loma Linda

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $85,611 after earning their degree at this institution.

Gerontology Careers in CA

Some of the careers Gerontology majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 11% $46,663
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists 9% $111,314
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary 8% $65,510
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other 6% $42,168
Transportation Planners 4% $50,855

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Gerontology.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Other Interdisciplinary Studies 30,141
Biological & Physical Science 28,033
Data Analytics 12,891
Interdisciplinary Studies 10,355
Data Science 7,716
International Studies 5,740
Nutrition Science 5,456
Behavioral Science 5,391

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