Graduate Certificates in Gerontology
Education Levels of Gerontology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 234 people earned their graduate certificate in gerontology. This earns it the #70 spot on the list of the most popular graduate certificate 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 Graduate Certificates
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for gerontology majors with their graduate certificate due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for gerontology majors who have their graduate certificate is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in gerontology. About 76.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 54 |
| Women | 180 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of gerontology graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 29 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 |
| White | 120 |
| International Students | 8 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 21 |
Most Popular Gerontology Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 87 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in gerontology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of Puerto Rico - Medical Sciences tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for gerontology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate. Roughly 2,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,652 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,440 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their graduate certificate in gerontology from UPR Medical Sciences. About 77% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for gerontology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Southern California. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 12 people received their graduate certificate in gerontology from USC. Around 62% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 23% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for gerontology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus. Roughly 32,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,154 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their graduate certificate in gerontology from Pitt. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for gerontology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Nova Southeastern University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,880 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,890 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their graduate certificate in gerontology from NUS Florida. Around 86% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
University of Nebraska at Omaha comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in gerontology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,536 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,322 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their graduate certificate in gerontology from UNOMAHA.
West Chester University of Pennsylvania is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in gerontology. Each year, around 17,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,716 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,288 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their graduate certificate in gerontology from WCUPA. About 83% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Wayne State University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in gerontology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,660 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,301 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their graduate certificate in gerontology from Wayne State.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in gerontology. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their graduate certificate in gerontology from Columbia. About 75% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in gerontology. Each year, around 24,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,455 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,701 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their graduate certificate in gerontology from UWM.
University of Iowa comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in gerontology. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,016 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,256 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their graduate certificate in gerontology from Iowa. Of these students, 75% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Kentucky is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in gerontology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,849 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,967 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their graduate certificate in gerontology from UK. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
University of Georgia comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in gerontology. Each year, around 39,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their graduate certificate in gerontology from UGA. Of these students, 76% were women and 41% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Eastern Michigan University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in gerontology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,200 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,231 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their graduate certificate in gerontology from Eastern Michigan. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 14th most popular school in the country for gerontology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Yeshiva University. Each year, around 5,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $46,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $34,800 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their graduate certificate in gerontology from Yeshiva.
The 14th most popular school in the country for gerontology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,812 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their graduate certificate in gerontology from UNC Charlotte. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women.
The 18th most popular school in the country for gerontology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Johns Hopkins University. Each year, around 28,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their graduate certificate in gerontology from Johns Hopkins. About 75% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
East Carolina University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in gerontology. Each year, around 28,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,452 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,749 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their graduate certificate in gerontology from ECU. About 67% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 18th most popular school in the country for gerontology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Portland State University. Roughly 23,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,694 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,279 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their graduate certificate in gerontology from Portland State University. Of these students, 88% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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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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