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 diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Sacramento State ranks among other schools offering degrees in gerontology.
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Sacramento State holds a strong position among schools offering gerontology. More specifically it was ranked #7 out of 19 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in California.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, California State University-Sacramento conferred 10 bachelor’s degrees in gerontology.
Gerontology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Sacramento State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $51,149 a year. This is below $64,062, the median for all majors at Sacramento State.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Sacramento State, gerontology students accumulate a median of $21,000 in student loans. This is above $17,571, the typical median for all majors at Sacramento State.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $1,934 | $1,934 |
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Among recent graduates, 30% of gerontology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The largest share of gerontology bachelor’s degree graduates at Sacramento State were Asian. About 30% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Sacramento with a bachelor’s in gerontology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the gerontology majors at California State University-Sacramento.