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Gerontology Schools in Virginia

5 students earned Gerontology degrees in Virginia in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Gerontology is the 180th most popular major in the state out of a total 227 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Gerontology Majors in Virginia

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 60.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 40.0%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for Gerontology Grads in Virginia

In this state, there are 5,850 people employed in jobs related to a gerontology degree, compared to 155,850 nationwide.

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Wages for Gerontology Jobs in Virginia

Gerontology grads earn an average of $102,310 in the state and $85,750 nationwide.

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

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
38,541 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,551. The student loan default rate of 2.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.36 years to complete their degree at GMU.

#2

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
37,024 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 98%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 66% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

Gerontology Careers in VA

Some of the careers gerontology majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Medical Scientists 20% $89,220
Social Scientists 16% $109,900

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Other Interdisciplinary Studies 170
Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution 98
International Studies 40
Biological & Physical Science 30
Science, Technology & Society 25
23
Interdisciplinary Studies 19
Natural Sciences 14

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