Gerontology Schools
In Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
In Harrisburg, there is only one gerontology school where gerontology faculty can find employment. The graphs, statistics and analysis below outline the current state and the future direction of academia in gerontology in the city of Harrisburg, which encompasses gerontology training at the gerontology certificate level.
Statistics
Professional Trends
Harrisburg Vs. Pennsylvania Gerontology Employment
| Harrisburg | 8,710 |
| Pennsylvania | 170,160 |
Exactly 8,710 of the 170,160 gerontology professionals employed in Pennsylvania, work in Harrisburg. Between 2006 and 2010, the number of gerontology professionals in Harrisburg has grown by 11%. Overall employment in Harrisburg has also increased.
Harrisburg Vs. Pennsylvania Gerontology employment growth
| 162,510 | 164,250 | 169,430 | 169,500 | 170,160 |
| 7,870 | 1,600 | 8,230 | 7,760 | 8,710 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Pennsylvania
- Dark Yellow: Harrisburg
Gerontology VS. All professions salaries in Harrisburg
| $64,867 | $62,133 | $61,235 | $58,790 | $59,187 |
| $37,850 | $39,190 | $40,700 | $42,140 | $43,100 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Gerontology in Harrisburg
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Harrisburg
As the number of gerontology professionals in Harrisburg has grown, salaries for gerontology professionals have decreased. Harrisburg gerontology professionals made $59,187 per year, on average, in 2010. The average salary for gerontology professionals in Harrisburg was $64,867 per year, four years earlier in 2006. This decline is slower than the salary trend for all careers in Harrisburg.
Salary percentiles for Gerontology professionals in Harrisburg
10th percentile |
$39,197 |
25th percentile |
$44,860 |
50th percentile |
$54,560 |
75th percentile |
$66,353 |
90th percentile |
$85,197 |
Gerontology professionals in Harrisburg earn a median salary of $54,560 per year. The difference in pay between the gerontology professionals in the lowest pay bracket and those in the highest pay bracket is approximately 117%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $39,197 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $85,197 per year.
Average Salaries for Gerontology professionals and related professions in Harrisburg
Nursing |
$54,958 |
Gerontology |
$59,187 |
On average gerontology professionals in Harrisburg earn salaries that are higher than the salaries earned by other professionals in Harrisburg.
Educational Trends
Gerontology schools in Harrisburg
There is only one accredited gerontology school in the city. Many of Harrisburg's gerontology professionals are graduates of this school.
Gerontology Programs Offered In Harrisburg
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
2 |
| Total | 2 |
Harrisburg's gerontology schools offer 2 gerontology degree and certificate programs.
Student Completed Gerontology Degrees In Harrisburg
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
6 |
| Total | 6 |
In 2010 approximately 6 students graduated from gerontology courses.