Gerontology Schools In Georgia
In Georgia, there are 4 accredited schools where gerontology classes faculty can find employment. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the gerontology academic community in Georgia, and the future trends in gerontology training at the following levels:
- Gerontology Certificate
- Associates degree in Gerontology
- Masters degree in Gerontology
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Professional Trends
Georgia Vs. National Gerontology Employment
| Georgia | 88,430 |
| National | 3,420,460 |
Of all of the gerontology professionals in the country, nearly 3% are in the state of Georgia.
Employment Growth for Gerontology professionals In Georgia
| 77,940 | 80,200 | 83,650 | 85,820 | 88,430 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Yellow: Actual Values
The number of gerontology professionals is growing in Georgia. In Georgia, 10,490 more gerontology professionals were working in 2010, than there were in 2006. So, in four years, the number of gerontology professionals has grown by 13%. This is faster 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 Georgia
| $65,058 | $73,000 | $51,828 | $68,018 | $69,186 |
| $42,452 | $44,373 | $45,309 | $46,939 | $48,171 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Gerontology
- Dark Yellow: All Professions
In Georgia, as the number of gerontology professionals is growing, the salaries earned by gerontology professionals are increasing. Gerontology professionals earned a yearly mean salary of $65,058 in 2006. They earned a yearly mean salary of $69,186 in 2010.
Salary percentiles for Gerontology professionals in Georgia
10th percentile |
$42,442 |
25th percentile |
$50,562 |
50th percentile |
$64,792 |
75th percentile |
$81,204 |
90th percentile |
$102,532 |
Thus, there was a 6% growth in gerontology professionals' salaries. This growth is mirrored by state trends for all professionals. There is a 142% 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 Georgia.
Average Salaries for Gerontology professionals and related professions in Georgia
Gerontology |
$69,186 |
Nursing |
$60,684 |
In Georgia, 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 Georgia
associate |
1 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
2 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
3 |
| Total | 6 |
The number of students graduating from the 4 accredited gerontology schools in Georgia is increasing. In 2006 there were 11 gerontology graduates from gerontology courses in Georgia and in 2010 there were 21 graduates.
There was an increase in the number of gerontology school degree or certificate graduates in Georgia by 91%. A majority of these graduates, or 50%, graduated with an undergraduate certificate in gerontology.