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. In addition, we cover how K -State ranks in comparison to other schools with gerontology programs.
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K -State is in the top 10% of the country for gerontology. More specifically it was ranked #2 out of 10 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Kansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Gerontology Schools | 2 |
| Best Gerontology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 2 |
| Best Gerontology Master’s Degree Schools | 2 |
| Best Gerontology Graduate Degree Schools | 4 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Kansas State University handed out 51 bachelor's degrees in gerontology. This is an increase of 19% over the previous year when 43 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in gerontology from K -State. This makes it the #27 most popular school for gerontology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of gerontology students who receive their bachelor's degree at K -State is $37,623. This is about the same as the yearly salary of allgerontology bachelor's degree recipients across the nation.
While getting their bachelor's degree at K -State, gerontology students borrow a median amount of $35,483 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 K -State is $374 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at K -State paid an average of $895 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $332 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,964 | $26,838 |
| Fees | $978 | $978 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,056 | $1,056 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,020 | $12,020 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,268 | $5,268 |
Learn more about K -State tuition and fees.
The gerontology program at K -State awarded 51 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 6% of these degrees went to men with the other 94% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 90% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kansas State University with a bachelor's in gerontology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
K -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 K -State Online Learning page.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in gerontology from K -State in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kansas State University with a master's in gerontology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the gerontology majors at Kansas State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nutrition Science | 182 |
| Natural Sciences | 67 |
| Dispute Resolution | 32 |
| International Studies | 26 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 12 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.