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235 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
A graduate certificate in gerontology is offered at 87 colleges in the United States. This degree is more popular with female students, and about 40% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 5.1% of gerontology graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Gerontology Majors

In 2020-2021, 235 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 393
Graduate Certificate 235
Doctor’s Degree 27

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 81.7% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 43
Women 192
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The racial-ethnic distribution of gerontology graduate certificate students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 7
Black or African American 22
Hispanic or Latino 58
White 111
International Students 12
Other Races/Ethnicities 25
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There are 87 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in gerontology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

44 Yearly Graduations
86% Women

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 $4,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,020 per year. The gerontology program at University of Puerto Rico - Medical Sciences awarded 44 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 86% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#2

Pacific University

Forest Grove, Oregon
18 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for gerontology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Pacific University. Each year, around 3,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,928 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,909 per year. The gerontology program at Pacific University awarded 18 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 78% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

12 Yearly Graduations
67% 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 $19,092 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,118 per year. The gerontology program at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus awarded 12 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year.

#3

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
12 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $60,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,446 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 people received their graduate certificate in gerontology from USC. About 67% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
9 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
89% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 5th most popular school in the country for gerontology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Nova Southeastern University. Roughly 20,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,153 per year. The gerontology program at Nova Southeastern University awarded 9 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 78% of this group were women, and 89% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

West Chester, Pennsylvania
9 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 graduate certificates were handed out to gerontology majors at WCUPA. About 67% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

9 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Nebraska at Omaha comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in gerontology. Each year, around 15,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 9 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 89% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#8

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
7 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee 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 $8,091 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,701 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 people received their graduate certificate in gerontology from UWM. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

#8

Wayne State University

Detroit, Michigan
7 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $13,532 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,920 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 graduate certificates were handed out to gerontology majors at Wayne State. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

7 Yearly Graduations
86% Women

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 $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,496 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 people received their graduate certificate in gerontology from Columbia.

#11

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis, Missouri
6 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 11th most popular school in the country for gerontology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Saint Louis University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,960 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 people received their graduate certificate in gerontology from SLU. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

#11

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
6 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

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 $11,247 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,311 per year. The gerontology program at University of Kentucky awarded 6 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year.

#11

University of Iowa

Iowa City, Iowa
6 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $8,356 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,432 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 people received their graduate certificate in gerontology from Iowa. About 83% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

Yeshiva University

New York, New York
5 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $44,300 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $34,800 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 graduate certificates were handed out to gerontology majors at Yeshiva. Of these students, 80% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#14

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
5 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 graduate certificates were handed out to gerontology majors at UGA. Of these students, 60% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#14

Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti, Michigan
5 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $13,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,562 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their graduate certificate in gerontology from Eastern Michigan. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

#14

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina
5 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 14th most popular school in the country for gerontology majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of North Carolina at Charlotte. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,812 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,337 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their graduate certificate in gerontology from UNC Charlotte. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

#18

Portland State University

Portland, Oregon
4 Yearly Graduations
75% Women

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 $8,106 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,817 per year. The gerontology program at Portland State University awarded 4 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year.

#18

East Carolina University

Greenville, North Carolina
4 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. The gerontology program at East Carolina University awarded 4 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 75% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#18

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, Maryland
4 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $58,720 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,720 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their graduate certificate in gerontology from Johns Hopkins. Of these students, 50% were women and 25% 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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