Doctor’s Degrees in Gerontology
Education Levels of Gerontology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 20 people earned their doctor's degree in gerontology. This earns it the #178 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in gerontology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 336 |
| Graduate Certificate | 234 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 20 |
Earnings of Gerontology Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for gerontology majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in gerontology. About 80.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 4 |
| Women | 16 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of gerontology doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 14 |
| International Students | 6 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Most Popular Gerontology Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 15 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in gerontology. Learn more about the most popular 15 below:
University of Southern California tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for gerontology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in gerontology from USC.
University of Massachusetts - Boston tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for gerontology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Each year, around 16,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,905 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,366 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in gerontology from UMass Boston.
Miami University - Oxford tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for gerontology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,052 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,932 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in gerontology from Miami University - Oxford.
University of South Florida - Main Campus is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in gerontology. Roughly 50,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,559 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,350 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in gerontology from USF Tampa.
Concordia University, Chicago comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in gerontology. Each year, around 6,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,200 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,458 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in gerontology from Concordia University, Chicago.
The 4th most popular school in the country for gerontology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Iowa State University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,982 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,996 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in gerontology from Iowa State.
Tulane University of Louisiana comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in gerontology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,306 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,814 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in gerontology from Tulane.
University of Maryland - Baltimore comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in gerontology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,827 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in gerontology from UMB.
Purdue University - Main Campus comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in gerontology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,718 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in gerontology from Purdue.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to gerontology that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Other Interdisciplinary Studies | 196 |
| Nutrition Science | 178 |
| Behavioral Science | 150 |
| Computational Science | 91 |
| Biological & Physical Science | 83 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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