Gerontology
Offered at 146 college programs that reported results. Here is what graduates earn and owe at each credential level, and which programs pay best.
By credential level
| Credential | Programs | Typical earnings, 1 yr | Typical earnings, 5 yrs | Typical debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate | 23 | — | $46,968 | — |
| Associate | 7 | — | — | — |
| Bachelor's | 31 | — | $51,925 | — |
| Master's | 32 | $67,935 | $61,262 | — |
| Doctoral | 11 | — | — | — |
| Graduate certificate | 42 | — | — | — |
"Typical" is the median across programs of each program's median, counting only programs with unsuppressed data (at least three). It describes a typical program, not a national median for all graduates. Certificate figures include certificates earned at four-year colleges, often alongside a bachelor's; see degrees vs. certificates for a cleaner comparison. Source: College Scorecard field of study data.
Highest-earning certificate programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Methodist College | IL | — | $74,920 | — |
| 2 | East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania | PA | — | $60,824 | — |
| 3 | Indiana State University | IN | — | $46,968 | — |
| 4 | Purdue University Fort Wayne | IN | — | $46,746 | — |
| 5 | Northwood Technical College | WI | — | $41,800 | $12,718 |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning associate programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stark State College | OH | — | $44,572 | — |
| 2 | Northwood Technical College | WI | — | $40,230 | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning bachelor's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Northern Iowa | IA | — | $93,015 | — |
| 2 | California State University-Sacramento | CA | $45,185 | $61,596 | — |
| 3 | Kansas State University | KS | — | $60,213 | — |
| 4 | Western Oregon University | OR | — | $55,447 | — |
| 5 | Bowling Green State University-Main Campus | OH | — | $51,925 | — |
| 6 | University of South Florida | FL | — | $50,756 | — |
| 7 | Bethune-Cookman University | FL | — | $48,858 | — |
| 8 | The University of Arizona Global Campus | AZ | — | $47,536 | — |
| 9 | Missouri State University-Springfield | MO | — | $44,897 | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning master's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas State University | TX | — | $92,046 | — |
| 2 | University of Massachusetts-Boston | MA | — | $82,943 | — |
| 3 | University of Southern California | CA | $67,935 | $78,723 | — |
| 4 | University of Indianapolis | IN | $74,970 | — | — |
| 5 | Nova Southeastern University | FL | — | $61,262 | — |
| 6 | University of North Carolina at Greensboro | NC | $52,960 | — | — |
| 7 | Webster University | MO | — | $48,380 | — |
| 8 | Capella University | MN | — | $46,838 | — |
| 9 | Brenau University | GA | — | $44,690 | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
