Gerontology Schools In California
Gerontology classes faculty can choose to work at one of 26 accredited gerontology schools in California. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the gerontology academic community in California, and the future trends in gerontology training at the following levels:
- Gerontology Certificate
- Associates degree in Gerontology
- Bachelors degree in Gerontology
- Masters degree in Gerontology
- PhD degree in Gerontology
Schools
Cities
Statistics
Professional Trends
California Vs. National Gerontology Employment
| California | 327,590 |
| National | 3,420,460 |
Of all of the gerontology professionals in the country, nearly 10% are in the state of California.
Employment Growth for Gerontology professionals In California
| 301,670 | 308,220 | 323,550 | 320,120 | 327,590 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Yellow: Actual Values
In California, gerontology is a growing field. 25,920 more gerontology professionals were working in California in 2010, than there were in 2006. Thus, the field of gerontology has grown by 9% in California. This is slower than the trend for gerontology professionals around the US. Nationally, the number of gerontology professionals has grown by 10% between 2006 and 2010.
Gerontology VS. All Professions salaries in California
| $70,590 | $72,114 | $75,166 | $76,486 | $78,812 |
| $48,885 | $52,410 | $54,744 | $56,285 | $57,176 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
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- Light Blue: Gerontology
- Dark Yellow: All Professions
The amount earned by gerontology professionals is increasing in California. The mean salary for gerontology professionals in 2006 was $70,590 per year. And in 2010 the mean salary was $78,812 per year.
Salary percentiles for Gerontology professionals in California
10th percentile |
$42,030 |
25th percentile |
$54,206 |
50th percentile |
$72,214 |
75th percentile |
$93,482 |
90th percentile |
$123,974 |
This represents a 10% growth in salaries. This growth is mirrored by state trends for all professionals. There is a 195% pay differential between the highest paid gerontology professionals and those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket. Thus, there is huge variation in pay, within the field of gerontology in California.
Average Salaries for Gerontology professionals and related professions in California
Gerontology |
$78,812 |
Nursing |
$70,248 |
In California, gerontology professionals make, on average, more than their counterparts in related professions.
Educational Trends
Gerontology programs available for each degree type for all schools in California
associate |
12 |
bachelor |
5 |
master |
8 |
doctor |
1 |
Certificate |
16 |
| Total | 42 |
The number of students graduating from the 26 accredited gerontology schools in California is decreasing. In 2006 there were 184 gerontology graduates from gerontology courses in California and in 2010 there were 146 graduates.
Thus there was a 21% percent decrease in the number of gerontology school degree or certificate graduates in California. A majority of these graduates, or 38%, graduated with a undergraduate certificate in gerontology.