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Gerontology Schools in Iowa

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

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 6
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 6
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2
Master’s Degree 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: 11.1%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 44.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 22.2%
  • Other Races: 22.2%
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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
73% Graduation Rate
30,318 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $19,401. It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 86% are considered full time.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 2.40% which is lower than average.

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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