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Gerontology Schools in Oregon

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

In terms of popularity, Gerontology is the 88th most popular major in the state out of a total 192 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Gerontology Majors in Oregon

Gerontology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Post-Master’s Certificate 24
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 24

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.2%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.3%
  • White: 37.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.2%
  • Other Races: 45.8%
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Jobs for Gerontology Grads in Oregon

There are 2,170 people in the state and 155,850 people in the nation working in gerontology jobs.

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Wages for Gerontology Jobs in Oregon

Gerontology grads earn an average of $76,420 in the state and $85,750 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in Oregon that offer gerontology degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

#1

Pacific University

Forest Grove
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
3,808 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 65%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $32,045.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
23,640 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 54%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 84% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.69 years.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
32,312 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.80% which is lower than average. 88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $21,508.

Gerontology Careers in OR

Some of the careers gerontology majors go into include:

Job Title OR Job Growth OR Median Salary
Medical Scientists 15% $71,390
Social Scientists 13% $73,860

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

Major Annual Graduates in OR
Other Interdisciplinary Studies 38
International Studies 38
Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution 26
Cultural Studies & Analysis 11
Systems Theory 7
Multicultural & Diversity Studies 4
Museum Studies 3
Historic Preservation 3

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