# Gerontology (bachelor's degree)

CIP 30.11. Page: https://educationguide.com/degrees/gerontology

## Earnings
- Graduates 4 years after finishing: median $60,172 across 5 colleges (middle half $51,623–$60,868); median federal debt $25,000
- All workers ages 25-34 with a bachelor's in Interdisciplinary Social Sciences: median $52,547 (all bachelor's $62,049; high school $35,638; Census ACS 2020-2024)

## Jobs graduates hold (ages 25-34)
| Job | Share | U.S. median wage | Growth 2025-35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Workers, All Other | 4% | $71,900 | 2.3% |
| Other Managers | 3% | not reported | — |
| Human Resources Workers | 3% | $76,700 | 6.1% |
| Elementary And Middle School Teachers | 3% | $64,170 | -0.4% |
| Police Officers | 2% | $76,250 | 3.5% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 2% | $44,770 | -5.3% |
| Secretaries And Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, And Executive | 2% | $47,540 | -6% |
| Substance Abuse And Behavioral Disorder Counselors | 2% | not reported | — |

## By state
| State | Graduates 4 yrs (colleges) | Ages 25-34 (respondents) |
|---|---|---|

## Top colleges by graduate earnings (published states)
1. California State University-Sacramento (CA): $60,868
2. Bethune-Cookman University (FL): $51,623

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#degrees

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