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Gerontology in Iowa

Gerontology Schools in Iowa

In 2022-2023, 18 students earned their Gerontology degrees in IA.

As a degree choice, Gerontology is the 117th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Gerontology Majors in Iowa

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
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 94.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 5.6%
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Jobs for Gerontology Grads in Iowa

There are 870 people in the state and 155,850 people in the nation working in gerontology jobs.

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Wages for Gerontology Jobs in Iowa

Gerontology grads earn an average of $67,730 in the state and $85,750 nationwide.

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

#1

University of Iowa

Iowa City
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
30,318 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $20,426.

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#2

Iowa State University

Ames
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
31,822 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,494. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time.

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Gerontology Careers in IA

Some of the careers gerontology majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Medical Scientists 13% $63,270
Social Scientists 10% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Sustainability Science 89
Other Interdisciplinary Studies 83
Human Computer Interaction 52
Museum Studies 23
Behavioral Science 16
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Biological & Physical Science 11
Multicultural & Diversity Studies 9

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