Gerontology
University of Massachusetts-Boston · Boston, MA
University of Massachusetts-Boston offers Bachelor's, Doctoral's, Graduate Certificate's, Master's, and Undergraduate Certificate's programs in Gerontology. The Master program, with 17 completers, is the most popular. Graduates earn a median salary of $71,482 four years after completion, which is 27% above the national median for Gerontology programs. Graduates typically enter roles like Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary, Medical Scientists, and Social Scientists and Related Workers. Medical Scientists is projected to grow 9% over the next decade. The median salary for Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary is $105,650.
Doctoral
Median Earnings (4yr)
Not reported
Completers
5
Master
Median Earnings (4yr)
$71,482
Completers
17
Show 3 additional credential levels with limited data
Bachelor
Median Earnings (4yr)
Not reported
Completers
1
Graduate Certificate
Median Earnings (4yr)
Not reported
Completers
2
Undergraduate Certificate
Median Earnings (4yr)
Not reported
Completers
2
Related Careers
| Job Title | Median Salary | Job Growth (10yr) | Total Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $105,650 | Not reported | 225,360 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $100,890 | 9% | 136,620 |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other | $95,890 | Not reported | 35,210 |
| Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary | $75,020 | Not reported | 11,730 |
Institution Overview
In-State Tuition
$15,908
Out-of-State Tuition
$38,125
Graduation Rate
50.2%
Total Enrollment
11,512
Same Program at Other Institutions
- University of Northern Iowa — $63,876
- California State University-Sacramento — $60,868
- Kansas State University — $60,172
- Bethune-Cookman University — $51,623
- Bowling Green State University-Main Campus — $50,070