by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how BGSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in gerontology.
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The bachelor's program at BGSU was ranked #18 on College Factual's Best Schools for gerontology list. It is also ranked #2 in Ohio.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Bowling Green State University - Main Campus handed out 10 bachelor's degrees in gerontology. This is a decrease of 50% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 3 students received their master’s degree in gerontology from BGSU. This makes it the #27 most popular school for gerontology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Gerontology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from BGSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,599 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $33,387 for all gerontology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at BGSU, gerontology students borrow a median amount of $26,973 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all gerontology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,181.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the gerontology program at BGSU is $260 per month.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the gerontology majors at Bowling Green State University - Main Campus.
All of the 10 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in gerontology from BGSU in 2021 were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at BGSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bowling Green State University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in gerontology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in gerontology from BGSU in 2021 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bowling Green State University - Main Campus with a master's in gerontology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nutrition Science | 26 |
| Data Analytics | 23 |
| Philosophy, Politics, and Economics | 17 |
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 13 |
| International Studies | 10 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
