Gerontology Schools
In Charlotte, North Carolina
Gerontology faculty can choose to work at only one gerontology school in Charlotte. Below are statistics and other relevant data to help analyze the state of gerontology and gerontology education in Charlotte, which includes gerontology training at the gerontology masters degree level.
Statistics
Professional Trends
Charlotte Vs. North Carolina Gerontology Employment
| Charlotte | 21,120 |
| North Carolina | 117,270 |
Of the 117,270 gerontology professionals employed in North Carolina, 21,120 work in Charlotte. There has been a 26% growth in the number of gerontology professionals in Charlotte between the years 2006 and 2010. Overall employment in Charlotte has also increased.
Charlotte Vs. North Carolina Gerontology employment growth
| 93,760 | 104,510 | 113,480 | 116,460 | 117,270 |
| 16,820 | 18,860 | 19,930 | 20,520 | 21,120 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: North Carolina
- Dark Yellow: Charlotte
Gerontology VS. All professions salaries in Charlotte
| $75,090 | $59,500 | $64,915 | $64,338 | $74,226 |
| $39,710 | $41,200 | $42,490 | $43,890 | $44,630 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Gerontology in Charlotte
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Charlotte
Salaries for gerontology professionals in Charlotte have decreased. Charlotte gerontology professionals made $74,226 per year, on average, in 2010. The average salary for gerontology professionals in Charlotte was $75,090 per year, four years earlier in 2006. This decline is slower than the salary trend for all careers in Charlotte.
Salary percentiles for Gerontology professionals in Charlotte
10th percentile |
$44,040 |
25th percentile |
$50,314 |
50th percentile |
$66,802 |
75th percentile |
$80,832 |
90th percentile |
$90,330 |
Charlotte gerontology professionals earn a median yearly salary of $66,802. The difference in pay between the gerontology professionals in the lowest pay bracket and those in the highest pay bracket is approximately 105%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $44,040 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $90,330 per year.
Average Salaries for Gerontology professionals and related professions in Charlotte
Nursing |
$59,790 |
Gerontology |
$74,226 |
On average gerontology professionals in Charlotte earn salaries that are higher than the salaries earned by other professionals in Charlotte.
Educational Trends
Gerontology schools in Charlotte
There is only one accredited gerontology school in the city. Many of Charlotte's gerontology professionals are graduates of this school.
Gerontology Programs Offered In Charlotte
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
1 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 1 |
Charlotte's gerontology school offers one gerontology degree and certificate program.
Student Completed Gerontology Degrees In Charlotte
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
4 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 4 |
Approximately 4 students completed gerontology courses in 2010.