by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how UMGC stacks up against peers offering gerontology.
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UMGC ranks competitively among schools offering gerontology. More specifically it was ranked #4 out of 4 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Maryland.
During the most recent reporting year, University of Maryland Global Campus conferred 14 bachelor’s degrees in gerontology.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UMGC, gerontology graduates take on a median debt of $31,344 in student loans. This is above $23,647, the typical median for all majors at UMGC.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,344 | $11,976 |
| Fees | $360 | $360 |
Learn more about UMGC tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 14% of gerontology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The largest share of gerontology bachelor’s degree graduates at UMGC are White. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland Global Campus with a bachelor’s in gerontology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the gerontology majors at University of Maryland Global Campus.