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Gerontology in Texas

Gerontology Schools in Texas

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

A Gerontology major is the 193rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Gerontology Majors in Texas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 11
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 29.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 35.3%
  • White: 29.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 5.9%
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Jobs for Gerontology Grads in Texas

7,210 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 Texas

A typical salary for a gerontology grad in the state is $72,260, compared to a typical salary of $85,750 nationwide.

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

#1

Texas State University

San Marcos
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
37,812 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. 83% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.56 years.

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#2

University of North Texas

Denton
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
40,953 Total Students

The average student takes 4.46 years to complete their degree at UNT. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,205. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time.

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Gerontology Careers in TX

Some of the careers gerontology majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Medical Scientists 18% $60,270
Social Scientists 7% $79,590

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

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Other Interdisciplinary Studies 251
211
Nutrition Science 144
66
Biological & Physical Science 55
Computational Science 51
Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution 32
International Studies 31

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