Gerontology Schools
In Ithaca, New York
In Ithaca, there is only one gerontology school where gerontology faculty can find employment. The trends in Ithaca's gerontology academic community can be evaluated by looking at the statistics and graphs below, which includes gerontology training at the gerontology bachelors degree level.
Statistics
Professional Trends
Ithaca Vs. New York Gerontology Employment
| Ithaca | 1,230 |
| New York | 236,710 |
Exactly 1,230 of the 236,710 gerontology professionals employed in New York, work in Ithaca. Between 2006 and 2010, the number of gerontology professionals in Ithaca has grown by 8%. As the employment for gerontology professionals in Ithaca has increased, overall employment in Ithaca has also increased.
Ithaca Vs. New York Gerontology employment growth
| 228,390 | 228,200 | 233,420 | 231,470 | 236,710 |
| 1,140 | 1,250 | 1,200 | 1,190 | 1,230 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: New York
- Dark Yellow: Ithaca
Gerontology VS. All professions salaries in Ithaca
| $52,007 | $52,237 | $58,200 | $58,593 | $59,863 |
| $39,360 | $40,690 | $43,940 | $44,720 | $45,520 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Gerontology in Ithaca
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Ithaca
In Ithaca, salaries for gerontology professionals have increased. In 2010 Ithaca gerontology professionals earned an average yearly salary of $59,863. Four years earlier in 2006, gerontology professionals in Ithaca made an average salary of $52,007 per year. This growth is faster than the salary trend for all careers in Ithaca.
Salary percentiles for Gerontology professionals in Ithaca
10th percentile |
$41,133 |
25th percentile |
$46,830 |
50th percentile |
$57,593 |
75th percentile |
$70,147 |
90th percentile |
$83,487 |
Gerontology professionals in Ithaca make a median yearly salary of $57,593. The difference in pay between the gerontology professionals in the lowest pay bracket and those in the highest pay bracket is approximately 103%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $41,133 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $83,487 per year.
Average Salaries for Gerontology professionals and related professions in Ithaca
Nursing |
$53,105 |
Gerontology |
$59,863 |
Ithaca gerontology professionals have earnings that are higher than the salaries earned by others in related fields, on average.
Educational Trends
Gerontology schools in Ithaca
There is only one accredited gerontology school in the city. Many of Ithaca's gerontology professionals are graduates of this school.
Gerontology Programs Offered In Ithaca
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
1 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 1 |
Ithaca's gerontology school offers one gerontology degree and certificate program.
Student Completed Gerontology Degrees In Ithaca
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
9 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 9 |
In 2010 approximately 9 students completed gerontology courses.