Master’s Degrees in Gerontology
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Education Levels of Gerontology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 402 people earned their master's degree in gerontology. This earns it the #165 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree 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 | 402 |
| Graduate Certificate | 220 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 30 |
Earnings of Gerontology Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in gerontology is $40,828. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $38,281 and the high is $49,964.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a master's degree in gerontology is $50,537. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $58,394 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $42,681.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in gerontology. About 83.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 68 |
| Women | 334 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of gerontology master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 24 |
| Black or African American | 46 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 52 |
| White | 169 |
| International Students | 91 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 20 |
Most Popular Gerontology Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 48 colleges that offer a master’s degree in gerontology. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of Southern California tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for gerontology majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,468 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 122 people received their master's degree in gerontology from USC. About 69% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Brenau University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in gerontology. Each year, around 2,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,130 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in gerontology from Brenau. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women.
Georgia State University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in gerontology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,158 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,164 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in gerontology from Georgia State. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
University of Massachusetts - Boston comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in gerontology. Each year, around 16,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,542 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,894 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in gerontology from UMass Boston. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 95% were women.
California State University - Fullerton comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in gerontology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in gerontology from Cal State Fullerton. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for gerontology majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Roughly 19,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,422 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,219 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in gerontology from UNC Greensboro. About 83% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Indianapolis is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in gerontology. Each year, around 5,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,252 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $39,992 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in gerontology from UIndy. About 94% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Eastern Illinois University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in gerontology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,417 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,691 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in gerontology from EIU. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 9th most popular school in the country for gerontology majors who are seeking their master's degree is California State University - Long Beach. Roughly 40,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in gerontology from CSULB. Around 75% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
University of North Carolina at Wilmington comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in gerontology. Each year, around 17,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,443 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,719 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in gerontology from UNCW. Of these students, 79% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Miami University - Oxford comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in gerontology. Roughly 18,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,396 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in gerontology from Miami University - Oxford.
Texas State University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in gerontology. Each year, around 37,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,606 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,147 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in gerontology from Texas State. Of these students, 92% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Puerto Rico - Medical Sciences comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in gerontology. 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, 9 people received their master's degree in gerontology from UPR Medical Sciences. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
San Francisco State University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in gerontology. Each year, around 27,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in gerontology from SFSU. Around 70% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.
University of Nebraska at Omaha comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in gerontology. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in gerontology from UNOMAHA. Of these students, 100% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 16th most popular school in the country for gerontology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Georgetown University. Roughly 19,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,872 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,592 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in gerontology from Georgetown. Of these students, 80% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 16th most popular school in the country for gerontology majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Louisiana at Monroe. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,788 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,490 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in gerontology from ULM. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 16th most popular school in the country for gerontology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Webster University. Roughly 8,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $29,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,600 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in gerontology from Webster. Of these students, 87% were women and 53% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in gerontology. 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 most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in gerontology from UNC Charlotte. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Concordia University, Chicago comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in gerontology. Each year, around 6,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,944 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,399 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in gerontology from Concordia University, Chicago. Of these students, 88% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Gerontology Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 402 |
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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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- National Center for Education Statistics
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- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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