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, and more. We've also included details on how Western Oregon State College ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in gerontology.
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The bachelor's program at Western Oregon State College was ranked #3 on College Factual's Best Schools for gerontology list. It is also ranked #1 in Oregon.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Gerontology Schools | 3 |
| Best Gerontology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 3 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Oregon University handed out 7 bachelor's degrees in gerontology. This is a decrease of 22% over the previous year when 9 degrees were handed out.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Western Oregon State College paid an average of $638 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $200 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,000 | $28,710 |
| Fees | $2,025 | $2,025 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,125 | $1,125 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,610 | $11,610 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,646 | $2,646 |
Learn more about Western Oregon State College tuition and fees.
All of the 7 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in gerontology from Western Oregon State College in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 86% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Oregon University with a bachelor's in gerontology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Western Oregon State College 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 Western Oregon State College Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the gerontology majors at Western Oregon University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 106 |
| Mathematics & Computer Science | 3 |
| International Studies | 1 |
| Sustainability Science | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.