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Gerontology in Pennsylvania

Gerontology Schools in Pennsylvania

Jobs for Gerontology Grads in Pennsylvania

There are 30,200 people in the state and 436,340 people in the nation working in Gerontology jobs.

Gerontology Jobs Nationwide vs. PA

Wages for Gerontology Jobs in Pennsylvania

A typical salary for a Gerontology grad in the state is $116,841, compared to a typical salary of $124,490 nationwide.

Gerontology Wages Nationwide vs. PA

There are 8 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer Gerontology degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $65,589 a year. The school admits about 84% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 78%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $50,561 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 79%, getting in takes some planning. 84% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $49,721 after earning their degree at this institution. About 50% of those who apply are admitted. 92% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $36,553 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 93% of applicants. 71% of full-time students return after their first year.

#5

Cedar Crest College

Allentown

Graduates earn a median salary of $50,645 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 99% of applicants. 77% of full-time students return after their first year.

#6

Chestnut Hill College

Philadelphia

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $41,084 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 79% of applicants. 67% of full-time students return after their first year.

#7

Gwynedd Mercy University

Gwynedd Valley

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $76,811 a year. With an admission rate of 94%, getting in takes some planning. 78% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $45,005 a year. About 94% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 70%.

Gerontology Careers in PA

Some of the careers Gerontology majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 11% $46,663
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists 9% $111,314
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary 8% $65,510
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other 6% $42,168
Transportation Planners 4% $50,855

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Gerontology.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Other Interdisciplinary Studies 30,141
Biological & Physical Science 28,033
Data Analytics 12,891
Interdisciplinary Studies 10,355
Data Science 7,716
International Studies 5,740
Nutrition Science 5,456
Behavioral Science 5,391

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