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. We've also included details on how UMGC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in gerontology.
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The bachelor's program at UMGC was ranked #10 on College Factual's Best Schools for gerontology list. It is also ranked #1 in Maryland.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Gerontology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 7 |
| Best Gerontology Schools | 10 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Maryland Global Campus handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in gerontology. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
Gerontology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMGC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $43,840 a year. This is higher than $37,623, which is the national median for all gerontology bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UMGC was $524 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $318 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,632 | $11,976 |
| Fees | $360 | $360 |
Learn more about UMGC tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 14% of gerontology bachelor's degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 57% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland Global Campus with a bachelor's in gerontology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the UMGC 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 UMGC Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the gerontology majors at University of Maryland Global Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 117 |
| Data Analytics | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.