by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at UMGC. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UMGC as a strong choice for gerontology, placing at #9 out of 9 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Gerontology Schools | 9 of 9 |
| Best Gerontology Schools in Maryland | 1 of 1 |
| Best Gerontology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 2 of 2 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in gerontology at UMGC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 14 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Maryland Global Campus conferred 14 bachelor’s degrees in gerontology.
UMGC is among the very best schools in the country for gerontology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Gerontology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Maryland | 1 |
| Best Gerontology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 1 |
| Best Gerontology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 4 |
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UMGC, gerontology graduates take on a median debt of $31,344 in student loans. This is above $23,647, the typical median for all majors at UMGC.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,344 | $11,976 |
| Fees | $360 | $360 |
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Among recent graduates, 14% of gerontology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The largest share of gerontology bachelor’s degree graduates at UMGC are White. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland Global Campus with a bachelor’s in gerontology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |