by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how BGSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in gerontology.
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The gerontology major at BGSU is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Gerontology. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Bowling Green State University - Main Campus handed out 7 bachelor's degrees in gerontology. This is a decrease of 30% over the previous year when 10 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in gerontology from BGSU. This makes it the #27 most popular school for gerontology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Gerontology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from BGSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,497 a year. This is less than $37,623, which is the national median of all gerontology majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at BGSU, gerontology students borrow a median amount of $30,820 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,649 for all gerontology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the gerontology program at BGSU is $260 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at BGSU was $792 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $459 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,010 | $18,998 |
| Fees | $2,380 | $2,380 |
| Books and Supplies | $640 | $640 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,784 | $11,784 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,194 | $5,194 |
Learn more about BGSU tuition and fees.
All of the 7 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in gerontology from BGSU in 2022 were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at BGSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bowling Green State University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in gerontology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the BGSU gerontology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the BGSU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's gerontology program at BGSU make a median salary of $56,607. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $56,939.
All of the 7 students who graduated with a Master’s in gerontology from BGSU in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bowling Green State University - Main Campus with a master's in gerontology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the gerontology majors at Bowling Green State University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nutrition Science | 33 |
| Data Analytics | 17 |
| Philosophy, Politics, and Economics | 14 |
| Multicultural & Diversity Studies | 9 |
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 7 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.