by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Sac State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in gerontology.
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The bachelor's program at Sac State was ranked #4 on College Factual's Best Schools for gerontology list. It is also ranked #2 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Gerontology Schools | 4 |
| Best Gerontology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 4 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California State University - Sacramento handed out 38 bachelor's degrees in gerontology. This is a decrease of 42% over the previous year when 65 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of gerontology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Sac State is $38,461. This is higher than $37,623, which is the national median for all gerontology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Sac State, gerontology students borrow a median amount of $27,368 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,649 for all gerontology majors across the country.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $1,860 | $1,860 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,112 | $1,112 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,278 | $16,278 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,426 | $4,426 |
Learn more about Sac State tuition and fees.
Of the 38 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in gerontology from Sac State in 2022, 11% were men and 89% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Sacramento with a bachelor's in gerontology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 19 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Sac State does not offer an online option for its gerontology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Sac State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the gerontology majors at California State University - Sacramento.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nutrition Science | 117 |
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 18 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.