Doctor’s Degrees in Gerontology
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Education Levels of Gerontology Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 students 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 | 393 |
| Graduate Certificate | 235 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 27 |
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 81.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 5 |
| Women | 22 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of gerontology doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 14 |
| International Students | 6 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
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 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 $14,187 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,433 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 doctor's degrees were handed out to gerontology majors at UMass Boston.
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. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,446 per year. The gerontology program at University of Southern California awarded 4 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
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. Roughly 18,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,253 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,806 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 doctor's degrees were handed out to gerontology majors at Miami University - Oxford. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
Concordia University, Chicago comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in gerontology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,310 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,090 per year. The gerontology program at Concordia University, Chicago awarded 2 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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 $8,324 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,140 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 doctor's degrees were handed out to gerontology majors at Iowa State.
The 4th most popular school in the country for gerontology majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Kentucky. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,247 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,311 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 people received their doctor's degree in gerontology from UK.
University of Nebraska at Omaha is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in gerontology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,344 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,138 per year. The gerontology program at University of Nebraska at Omaha awarded 2 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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. The gerontology program at University of South Florida - Main Campus awarded 2 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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 $9,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,140 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 people received their doctor's degree in gerontology from UMB.
University of Maryland - Baltimore County is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in gerontology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,878 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,222 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 people received their doctor's degree in gerontology from UMBC.
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 $56,684 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,000 per year. The gerontology program at Tulane University of Louisiana awarded 1 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
University of Kansas is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in gerontology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,092 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,989 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 doctor's degrees were handed out to gerontology majors at KU.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 doctor's degrees were handed out to gerontology majors at 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 | 213 |
| Nutrition Science | 182 |
| Behavioral Science | 138 |
| Biopsychology | 115 |
| Biological & Physical Science | 72 |
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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- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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