Gerontology Schools
In Phoenix, Arizona
Gerontology faculty can choose to work at one of 3 gerontology schools in Phoenix. The graphs, statistics and analysis below outline the current state and the future direction of academia in gerontology in the city of Phoenix, which encompasses gerontology training at the following levels:
- Gerontology Certificate
- Associates degree in Gerontology
- Bachelors degree in Gerontology
- Masters degree in Gerontology
Statistics
Professional Trends
Phoenix Vs. Arizona Gerontology Employment
| Phoenix | 35,910 |
| Arizona | 55,800 |
Exactly 35,910 of the 55,800 gerontology professionals employed in Arizona, work in Phoenix. The number of gerontology professionals in Phoenix has grown by 22% from 2006 to 2010. As the number of gerontology professionals in Phoenix has increased, overall employment in Phoenix has also increased.
Phoenix Vs. Arizona Gerontology employment growth
| 43,490 | 46,620 | 49,240 | 51,720 | 55,800 |
| 29,370 | 30,260 | 31,560 | 33,140 | 35,910 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Arizona
- Dark Yellow: Phoenix
Gerontology VS. All professions salaries in Phoenix
| $67,402 | $65,796 | $59,624 | $55,652 | $63,880 |
| $37,130 | $38,360 | $40,110 | $41,930 | $43,450 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Gerontology in Phoenix
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Phoenix
Salaries for gerontology professionals in Phoenix have decreased. Phoenix gerontology professionals made $63,880 per year, on average, in 2010. Four years earlier in 2006, the average salary for gerontology professionals in Phoenix was $67,402 per year. The decline in the salary of gerontology professionals in Phoenix is slower than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Gerontology professionals in Phoenix
10th percentile |
$34,152 |
25th percentile |
$42,928 |
50th percentile |
$56,086 |
75th percentile |
$76,158 |
90th percentile |
$100,362 |
Phoenix gerontology professionals earn a median yearly salary of $56,086. The 10% of gerontology professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $34,152 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately 194% higher salaries.
Average Salaries for Gerontology professionals and related professions in Phoenix
Nursing |
$58,786 |
Gerontology |
$63,880 |
Gerontology professional salaries in Phoenix are, on average, higher than salaries earned for professionals in related fields.
Educational Trends
Gerontology schools in Phoenix
Many of Phoenix's gerontology professionals are graduates of one of the 3 accredited gerontology schools in the city.
Gerontology Programs Offered In Phoenix
associate |
1 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
1 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
2 |
| Total | 4 |
There are a total of 4 degree and certificate programs in gerontology offered by Phoenix's gerontology schools.
Student Completed Gerontology Degrees In Phoenix
associate |
3 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
49 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
22 |
| Total | 74 |
Approximately 74 students graduated from gerontology courses in 2010.