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Gerontology Schools in California

180 students earned Gerontology degrees in California in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Gerontology is the 98th most popular major out of a total 270 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Gerontology Majors in California

Gerontology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 161
Post-Master’s Certificate 15
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 15
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4

Gender Distribution

In California, a gerontology major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of gerontology majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.9%
  • Black or African American: 5.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.4%
  • White: 21.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 41.7%
  • Other Races: 7.8%
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Jobs for Gerontology Grads in California

There are 31,030 people in the state and 155,850 people in the nation working in gerontology jobs.

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Wages for Gerontology Jobs in California

A typical salary for a gerontology grad in the state is $78,970, compared to a typical salary of $85,750 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in California that offer gerontology degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

138 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
46,287 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.30% which is lower than average. The average student takes 4.17 years to complete their degree at USC. This private institution charges an average net price of $32,569.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
42,051 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $45,657 a year. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,003. The 2.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
40,069 Total Students

80% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,054. Most students complete their degree in 4.78 years.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
27,349 Total Students

22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.75 years to graduate. Graduates earn an average $50,184 after graduation.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
40,381 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,178 after earning their degree at this institution. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,523. The average student takes 4.94 years to complete their degree at CSUN.

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Loma Linda University

Loma Linda
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,468 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 0.60% which is lower than average. 3 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 94% are considered full time.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
6,983 Total Students

99% of students get financical aid. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. An average student at ULV will pay a net price of $28,260.

Gerontology Careers in CA

Some of the careers gerontology majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Medical Scientists 13% $99,100
Social Scientists 11% $77,750

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to gerontology.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Other Interdisciplinary Studies 212
Sustainability Science 166
Dispute Resolution 157
Biological & Physical Science 148
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Nutrition Science 86
Human Computer Interaction 76
Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution 63

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