Gerontology Schools
In Troy, New York
There is only one gerontology school in Troy for faculty to choose from. Below are statistics and other relevant data to help analyze the state of gerontology and gerontology education in Troy, which includes gerontology training at the gerontology certificate level.
Statistics
Professional Trends
Troy Vs. New York Gerontology Employment
| Troy | 13,720 |
| New York | 236,710 |
Exactly 13,720 of the 236,710 gerontology professionals employed in New York, work in Troy. There has been a 13% growth in the number of gerontology professionals in Troy between the years 2006 and 2010. As the number of gerontology professionals in Troy has increased, overall employment in Troy has also increased.
Troy Vs. New York Gerontology employment growth
| 228,390 | 228,200 | 233,420 | 231,470 | 236,710 |
| 12,140 | 12,680 | 12,910 | 13,640 | 13,720 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: New York
- Dark Yellow: Troy
Gerontology VS. All professions salaries in Troy
| $67,798 | $60,644 | $60,695 | $63,585 | $67,133 |
| $41,090 | $42,830 | $44,400 | $45,310 | $46,250 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Gerontology in Troy
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Troy
In Troy, salaries for gerontology professionals have decreased. In 2010 Troy gerontology professionals earned an average yearly salary of $67,133. Four years earlier in 2006, gerontology professionals in Troy made an average salary of $67,798 per year. The decline in the salary of gerontology professionals in Troy is slower than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Gerontology professionals in Troy
10th percentile |
$39,548 |
25th percentile |
$47,965 |
50th percentile |
$61,148 |
75th percentile |
$80,192 |
90th percentile |
$102,018 |
Gerontology professionals in Troy earn a median salary of $61,148 per year. The difference in pay between the gerontology professionals in the lowest pay bracket and those in the highest pay bracket is approximately 158%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $39,548 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $102,018 per year.
Average Salaries for Gerontology professionals and related professions in Troy
Nursing |
$55,365 |
Gerontology |
$67,133 |
Troy gerontology professionals have earnings that are higher than the salaries earned by others in related fields, on average.
Educational Trends
Gerontology schools in Troy
Many of Troy's gerontology professionals are graduates of the only accredited gerontology school in the city.
Gerontology Programs Offered In Troy
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
1 |
| Total | 1 |
Troy's gerontology school offers one gerontology degree and certificate program.
Student Completed Gerontology Degrees In Troy
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
2 |
| Total | 2 |
Approximately 2 students completed gerontology courses in 2010.