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Gerontology Schools in Florida

19 Gerontology students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Gerontology is the 158th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Gerontology Majors in Florida

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Post-Master’s Certificate 9
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 9
Master’s Degree 8
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 5.3%
  • Black or African American: 21.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 31.6%
  • White: 31.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 10.5%
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Jobs for Gerontology Grads in Florida

There are 5,010 people in the state and 155,850 people in the nation working in gerontology jobs.

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Wages for Gerontology Jobs in Florida

Gerontology grads earn an average of $78,510 in the state and $85,750 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in Florida that offer gerontology degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

#1

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
20,888 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 39% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.19 years. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,703 a year.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
50,626 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. 92% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate of 3.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

Gerontology Careers in FL

Some of the careers gerontology majors go into include:

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Medical Scientists 28% $77,420
Social Scientists 12% $73,820

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

Major Annual Graduates in FL
Sustainability Science 118
Computational Science 74
International Studies 73
Human Computer Interaction 73
Other Interdisciplinary Studies 58
Dispute Resolution 52
Interdisciplinary Studies 44
Systems Theory 29

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