Gerontology Schools
In Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

There is only one gerontology school in Wilkes-Barre for faculty to choose from. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the gerontology academic community in Wilkes-Barre, and the future trends. Academia in gerontology includes gerontology training at the gerontology bachelors degree level.

Statistics

Professional Trends

Wilkes-Barre Vs. Pennsylvania Gerontology Employment

Wilkes-Barre 7,580
Pennsylvania 170,160

Exactly 7,580 of Pennsylvania's 170,160 gerontology professionals work in Wilkes-Barre. Between 2006 and 2010, in Wilkes-Barre, there has been a 0% decline in the number of gerontology professionals. As the number of gerontology professionals in Wilkes-Barre has decreased, overall employment in Wilkes-Barre has increased.

Wilkes-Barre Vs. Pennsylvania Gerontology employment growth

162,510 164,250 169,430 169,500 170,160
7,610 7,150 7,230 7,620 7,580
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
  • Grey: Pennsylvania
  • Dark Yellow: Wilkes-Barre

Gerontology VS. All professions salaries in Wilkes-Barre

$48,973 $50,237 $51,023 $52,333 $52,047
$32,690 $34,240 $35,390 $36,210 $36,880
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
  • Light Blue: Gerontology in Wilkes-Barre
  • Dark Yellow: All Professions in Wilkes-Barre

Salaries for gerontology professionals in Wilkes-Barre have increased. In 2010 Wilkes-Barre gerontology professionals earned an average yearly salary of $52,047. Four years earlier in 2006, the average salary for gerontology professionals in Wilkes-Barre was $48,973 per year. The growth in the salary of gerontology professionals in Wilkes-Barre is slower than the salary trend for all careers in the city.

Salary percentiles for Gerontology professionals in Wilkes-Barre

10th percentile		 $33,627
25th percentile		 $40,000
50th percentile		 $47,833
75th percentile		 $60,043
90th percentile		 $73,960

Gerontology professionals in Wilkes-Barre earn a median salary of $47,833 per year. The 10% of gerontology professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $33,627 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately 120% higher salaries.

Average Salaries for Gerontology professionals and related professions in Wilkes-Barre

Nursing		 $49,315
Gerontology		 $52,047

Wilkes-Barre gerontology professionals have earnings that are higher than the salaries earned by others in related fields, on average.

Educational Trends

Gerontology schools in Wilkes-Barre

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Many of Wilkes-Barre's gerontology professionals are graduates of the only accredited gerontology school in the city.

Gerontology Programs Offered In Wilkes-Barre

No data at this time.

There is one degree and certificate program in gerontology offered by Wilkes-Barre's gerontology school.

Student Completed Gerontology Degrees In Wilkes-Barre

No data at this time.

Gerontology Faculty Salaries in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

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