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 EIU ranks among other schools offering degrees in gerontology.
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The gerontology major at EIU is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Gerontology. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in gerontology from EIU. This makes it the #8 most popular school for gerontology master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at EIU paid an average of $400 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $326 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,624 | $12,066 |
| Fees | $3,500 | $3,500 |
| Books and Supplies | $150 | $150 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,298 | $11,298 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,768 | $2,768 |
Learn more about EIU tuition and fees.
EIU does not offer an online option for its gerontology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the EIU Online Learning page.
All of the 10 students who graduated with a Master’s in gerontology from EIU in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a master's in gerontology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the gerontology majors at Eastern Illinois University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 41 |
| Systems Theory | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.