by our College Data Analytics TeamThe main focus area for this major is Gerontology. For more details on this concentration, visit its profile page.
Gerontology is a major offered under the multi / interdisciplinary studies program of study at Barton College. We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the bachelor’s degree program in gerontology, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, whether or not the degree is offered online, and more.
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In 2019-2020, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Barton College was $1,245 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $32,590 | $32,590 |
| Books and Supplies | $500 | $500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,700 | $10,700 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,350 | $2,350 |
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The median early career salary of gerontology students who receive their bachelor’s degree from Barton College is $33,993 per year. That is 5% higher than the national average of $32,250.
Online degrees for the Barton College gerontology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Barton College Online Learning page.
About 66.7% of the students who received their Bachelor’s in gerontology in 2019-2020 were women. This is less than the nationwide number of 88.8%.
Racial-ethnic minority graduates* made up 33.3% of the gerontology bachelor’s degrees at Barton College in 2019-2020. This is lower than the nationwide number of 40%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Gerontology students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Gerontology | 3 |
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| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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