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 2020-2021 academic year, University of Southern California handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in gerontology. This is an increase of 27% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 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 2021, making the school the #1 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Gerontology majors graduating with a master's degree from USC make a median salary of $50,914 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all gerontology graduates with a master's is $40,828.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the gerontology majors at University of Southern California.
The gerontology program at USC awarded 19 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 26% of these degrees went to men with the other 74% going to women.
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 | 8 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 122 students earned a master's degree in gerontology from USC. About 73% of these graduates were women and the other 27% were men.
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 | 11 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 69 |
| Other Races | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Human Biology | 236 |
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 159 |
| Cognitive Science | 60 |
| Dispute Resolution | 34 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 27 |
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