by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how USC ranks among other schools offering degrees in gerontology.
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The bachelor's program at USC was ranked #1 on College Factual's Best Schools for gerontology list. It is also ranked #1 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Southern California handed out 8 bachelor's degrees in gerontology. This is a decrease of 58% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 122 students received their master’s degree in gerontology from USC. This makes it the #1 most popular school for gerontology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in gerontology in 2022, making the school the #1 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at USC paid an average of $2,244 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $66,640 | $66,640 |
| Fees | $1,597 | $1,597 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,198 | $19,198 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,818 | $1,818 |
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All of the 8 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in gerontology from USC in 2022 were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at USC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern California with a bachelor's in gerontology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the USC 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 USC Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's gerontology program at USC make a median salary of $57,270. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all gerontology graduates with a master's is $56,939.
For the most recent academic year available, 31% of gerontology master's degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern California with a master's in gerontology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 79 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the gerontology majors at University of Southern California.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Human Biology | 261 |
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 161 |
| Cognitive Science | 62 |
| Dispute Resolution | 49 |
| International Studies | 38 |
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