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A program that focuses on the human aging process and aged human populations, using the knowledge and methodologies of the social sciences, psychology and the biological and health sciences.
For all the 846 degrees awarded in Gerontology per year, the majority of them are Masters degree. Out of the 30 students graduating with degrees at the Doctors degree research scholarship level across the US, 87% percent identify as women and 13% percent identify as men. Though students at schools all over the US study Gerontology, California has the most graduates. The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Gerontology is $47,533.
Majoring in Gerontology, your education is applicable to different careers. Gerontology majors go on to pursue jobs including Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary and Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists which are in high demand. Some of the jobs with the highest salary for Gerontology majors include Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary, Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists and Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other.
These are the highest paying careers for Gerontology majors.
These are the careers in highest demand for Gerontology majors.
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