Gerontology Schools in Tennessee

5 Gerontology students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In this state, Gerontology is the 146th most popular major out of a total 193 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Gerontology Majors in Tennessee

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

Education Level	Number of Grads
Post-Master’s Certificate	5
Postbaccalaureate Certificate	5

Gender Distribution

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

Racial Distribution

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

• Asian: 0.0%
• Black or African American: 0.0%
• Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
• White: 100.0%
• Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
• Other Races: 0.0%

Jobs for Gerontology Grads in Tennessee

There are 1,960 people in the state and 155,850 people in the nation working in gerontology jobs.

Wages for Gerontology Jobs in Tennessee

Gerontology grads earn an average of $61,800 in the state and $85,750 nationwide.

Most Popular Gerontology Programs in TN

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

Gerontology Careers in TN

Some of the careers gerontology majors go into include:

Job Title	TN Job Growth	TN Median Salary
Medical Scientists	22%	$66,690
Social Scientists	14%	$61,230

Related Majors in Tennessee

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

Major	Annual Graduates in TN
Computational Science	31
Other Interdisciplinary Studies	29
	19
International Studies	16
Nutrition Science	15
Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution	12
Museum Studies	8
Cognitive Science	6

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View Nationwide Gerontology Report

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Photo by Chalmers Butterfield under License

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