Gerontology Schools In Oregon
Gerontology classes faculty can choose to work at one of 6 accredited gerontology schools in Oregon. The graphs, statistics and analysis below outline the current state and the future direction of academia in gerontology in the state of Oregon, which encompasses gerontology training at the following levels:
- Gerontology Certificate
- Associates degree in Gerontology
Schools
Cities
Statistics
Professional Trends
Oregon Vs. National Gerontology Employment
| Oregon | 42,010 |
| National | 3,420,460 |
Of all of the gerontology professionals in the country, nearly 1% are in the state of Oregon.
Employment Growth for Gerontology professionals In Oregon
| 36,010 | 38,710 | 40,090 | 41,230 | 42,010 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Yellow: Actual Values
Gerontology is a growing field in Oregon. In Oregon, 6,000 more gerontology professionals were working in 2010, than there were in 2006. Thus, in Oregon, this field has grown by 17% in four years. 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 Oregon
| $68,658 | $68,082 | $66,104 | $69,584 | $68,966 |
| $45,036 | $46,427 | $47,124 | $48,511 | $50,274 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Gerontology
- Dark Yellow: All Professions
In Oregon, as the number of gerontology professionals is growing, the salaries earned by gerontology professionals are increasing. Gerontology professionals earned a yearly mean salary of $68,658 in 2006. They earned a yearly mean salary of $68,966 in 2010.
Salary percentiles for Gerontology professionals in Oregon
10th percentile |
$39,546 |
25th percentile |
$49,176 |
50th percentile |
$62,120 |
75th percentile |
$80,402 |
90th percentile |
$105,220 |
This represents a growth in salaries of 0%. 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 166% more money than those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket in Oregon state.
Average Salaries for Gerontology professionals and related professions in Oregon
Gerontology |
$68,966 |
Nursing |
$61,584 |
In Oregon, 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 Oregon
associate |
2 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
7 |
| Total | 9 |
The number of students graduating from the 6 accredited gerontology schools in Oregon is increasing. In 2006, 31 students graduated from gerontology courses in Oregon. And in 2010, 81 students graduated.
There was an increase in the number of gerontology school degree or certificate graduates in Oregon by 161%. 78% of these graduates received an undergraduate certificate in gerontology.