Master’s Degrees in Gerontology
Education Levels of Gerontology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 336 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 | 336 |
| Graduate Certificate | 234 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 20 |
Earnings of Gerontology Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in gerontology is $56,939. 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 $46,436 and the high is $65,174.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for gerontology students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in gerontology. About 78.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 74 |
| Women | 262 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of gerontology master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 24 |
| Black or African American | 50 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 51 |
| White | 133 |
| International Students | 68 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 10 |
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 $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, 122 people received their master's degree in gerontology from USC. Of these students, 65% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in gerontology at University of Southern California make a median salary of 56,939.
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. Of these students, 93% were women and 47% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Brenau University gerontology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $56,939.
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. About 100% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Georgia State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $56,939.
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 $14,905 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,366 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 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women. University of Massachusetts - Boston gerontology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $56,939.
California State University - Fullerton comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in gerontology. Each year, around 42,000 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, 16 people received their master's degree in gerontology from Cal State Fullerton. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women. Data shows that Cal State Fullerton graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $56,939.
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 $5,375 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in gerontology from UNC Greensboro. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women. Data shows that UNC Greensboro graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $56,939.
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 $34,416 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $40,994 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in gerontology from UIndy. About 75% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in gerontology at University of Indianapolis make a median salary of 56,939.
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 $9,624 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,060 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in gerontology from EIU. About 100% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in gerontology at Eastern Illinois University make a median salary of 56,939.
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. About 78% of this group were women, and 89% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in gerontology at California State University - Long Beach make a median salary of 56,939.
University of North Carolina at Wilmington comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in gerontology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,443 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,979 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in gerontology from UNCW. Those who complete their master's degree in gerontology at University of North Carolina at Wilmington make a median salary of 56,939.
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 $14,052 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,932 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. Of these students, 60% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in gerontology at Miami University - Oxford make a median salary of 56,939.
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, 64% were women and 64% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in gerontology at Texas State University make a median salary of 56,939.
University of Puerto Rico - Medical Sciences comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in gerontology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,652 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 100% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in gerontology at University of Puerto Rico - Medical Sciences make a median salary of 56,939.
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. About 78% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that SFSU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $56,939.
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 $6,536 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,322 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in gerontology from UNOMAHA. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in gerontology at University of Nebraska at Omaha make a median salary of 56,939.
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 $64,896 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,848 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in gerontology from Georgetown. About 83% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Georgetown University gerontology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $56,939.
The 16th most popular school in the country for gerontology majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Louisiana at Monroe. Roughly 8,800 attend the school each year. 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. Of these students, 88% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Louisiana at Monroe gerontology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $56,939.
The 16th most popular school in the country for gerontology majors who are seeking their master's degree is Webster University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,530 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,140 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, 100% were women and 80% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Webster University gerontology graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $56,939.
Concordia University, Chicago comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in gerontology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,200 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,458 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. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Data shows that Concordia University, Chicago graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $56,939.
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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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