Gerontology Schools
In Springfield, Massachusetts
The city of Springfield has only one school where gerontology faculty can find employment. Below are statistics and other relevant data to help analyze the state of gerontology and gerontology education in Springfield, which includes gerontology training at the gerontology bachelors degree level.
Statistics
Professional Trends
Springfield Vs. Massachusetts Gerontology Employment
| Springfield | 9,280 |
| Massachusetts | 120,710 |
Exactly 9,280 of the 120,710 gerontology professionals employed in Massachusetts, work in Springfield. The number of gerontology professionals in Springfield has grown by 9% from 2006 to 2010. Overall employment in Springfield has also increased.
Springfield Vs. Massachusetts Gerontology employment growth
| 106,770 | 107,870 | 114,090 | 116,760 | 120,710 |
| 8,500 | 8,850 | 9,020 | 8,900 | 9,280 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Massachusetts
- Dark Yellow: Springfield
Gerontology VS. All professions salaries in Springfield
| $61,540 | $86,073 | $68,700 | $73,650 | $71,703 |
| $39,790 | $40,910 | $42,280 | $43,250 | $44,520 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Gerontology in Springfield
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Springfield
Salaries for gerontology professionals in Springfield have increased. In 2010 Springfield gerontology professionals earned an average yearly salary of $71,703. Four years earlier in 2006, the average salary for gerontology professionals in Springfield was $61,540 per year. This growth is faster than the salary trend for all careers in Springfield.
Salary percentiles for Gerontology professionals in Springfield
10th percentile |
$41,683 |
25th percentile |
$53,007 |
50th percentile |
$63,833 |
75th percentile |
$81,653 |
90th percentile |
$73,730 |
Gerontology professionals in Springfield earn a median salary of $63,833 per year. The difference in pay between the gerontology professionals in the lowest pay bracket and those in the highest pay bracket is approximately 77%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $41,683 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $73,730 per year.
Average Salaries for Gerontology professionals and related professions in Springfield
Nursing |
$64,905 |
Gerontology |
$71,703 |
Gerontology professional salaries in Springfield are, on average, higher than salaries earned for professionals in related fields.
Educational Trends
Gerontology schools in Springfield
Many of Springfield's gerontology professionals are graduates of the only accredited gerontology school in the city.
Gerontology Programs Offered In Springfield
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
1 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 1 |
There is one degree and certificate program in gerontology offered by Springfield's gerontology school.
Student Completed Gerontology Degrees In Springfield
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
1 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 1 |
Approximately 1 students graduated from gerontology courses in 2010.