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, and more. In addition, we cover how UMass Boston ranks in comparison to other schools with gerontology programs.
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UMass Boston is in the top 10% of the country for gerontology. More specifically it was ranked #3 out of 29 schools by College Factual.
In 2021, 17 students received their master’s degree in gerontology from UMass Boston. This makes it the #4 most popular school for gerontology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Graduates of the master's gerontology program at UMass Boston make a median salary of $49,964. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all gerontology graduates with a master's is $40,828.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the gerontology majors at University of Massachusetts - Boston.
Of the 17 gerontology students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from UMass Boston, about 18% were men and 82% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 59% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts - Boston with a master's in gerontology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Studies | 13 |
| Dispute Resolution | 11 |
| Marine Science | 5 |
| Computational Science | 1 |
| Sustainability Science | 1 |
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