Gerontology Schools In North Carolina
Gerontology classes faculty can choose to work at one of 6 accredited gerontology schools in North Carolina. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the gerontology academic community in North Carolina, and the future trends in gerontology training at the following levels:
- Gerontology Certificate
- Bachelors degree in Gerontology
- Masters degree in Gerontology
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Professional Trends
North Carolina Vs. National Gerontology Employment
| North Carolina | 117,270 |
| National | 3,420,460 |
Of all of the gerontology professionals that work in the US, approximately 3% work in North Carolina state.
Employment Growth for Gerontology professionals In North Carolina
| 93,760 | 104,510 | 113,480 | 116,460 | 117,270 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Yellow: Actual Values
The number of gerontology professionals is growing in North Carolina. In North Carolina, 23,510 more gerontology professionals were working in 2010, than there were in 2006. So, in four years, the number of gerontology professionals has grown by 25%. This growth is faster than the national trend for gerontology professionals which shows a 10% increase in the number of gerontology professionals working around the nation.
Gerontology VS. All Professions salaries in North Carolina
| $55,848 | $63,198 | $64,906 | $65,524 | $67,830 |
| $42,193 | $43,618 | $45,387 | $46,982 | $48,254 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Gerontology
- Dark Yellow: All Professions
As the number of gerontology professionals is growing, the salaries paid to gerontology professionals are increasing in North Carolina. In 2006 gerontology professionals made a mean salary of $55,848 per year, and in 2010 they made $67,830 per year.
Salary percentiles for Gerontology professionals in North Carolina
10th percentile |
$41,008 |
25th percentile |
$49,432 |
50th percentile |
$61,986 |
75th percentile |
$78,536 |
90th percentile |
$101,068 |
Thus, gerontology professionals' salaries grew by 18% in 4 years. This growth is mirrored by state trends for all professionals. Within the field of gerontology, there is a huge variation in pay, with the highest paid gerontology professionals earning 146% more money than those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket in North Carolina state.
Average Salaries for Gerontology professionals and related professions in North Carolina
Gerontology |
$67,830 |
Nursing |
$56,662 |
Gerontology professionals in North Carolina earn, on average, more than their counterparts in related professions.
Educational Trends
Gerontology programs available for each degree type for all schools in North Carolina
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
2 |
master |
4 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
1 |
| Total | 7 |
As the number of gerontology professionals is increasing in North Carolina state, the number of students graduating from the 6 accredited gerontology schools in North Carolina state is decreasing. In North Carolina, there were 21 graduates in 2006. And there were 18 graduates from gerontology courses in 2010.
There was a decrease in the number of gerontology school degree or certificate graduates in North Carolina by 14%. A majority of these graduates, or 57%, graduated with an master's degree in gerontology.