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Gerontology Schools in Pennsylvania

21 students earned Gerontology degrees in Pennsylvania in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Gerontology is the 163rd most popular major in the state out of a total 273 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Gerontology Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Post-Master’s Certificate 21
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 21

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 14.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 61.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 23.8%
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Jobs for Gerontology Grads in Pennsylvania

8,520 people in the state and 155,850 in the nation are employed in jobs related to gerontology.

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Wages for Gerontology Jobs in Pennsylvania

A typical salary for a gerontology grad in the state is $83,400, compared to a typical salary of $85,750 nationwide.

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

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
32,277 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. In their early career, Pitt grads earn an average salary of $48,483. 77% of the teachers are full time.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
17,719 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 3.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

Gerontology Careers in PA

Some of the careers gerontology majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Medical Scientists 8% $103,110
Social Scientists 3% $79,460

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Computational Science 255
International Studies 119
Behavioral Science 69
Sustainability Science 41
Nutrition Science 30
Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution 29
Human Computer Interaction 24
Mathematics & Computer Science 16

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