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Gerontology at University of Massachusetts - Boston

We've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how UMass Boston ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in gerontology.

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Gerontology Degrees Available at UMass Boston

• Basic Certificates in Gerontology
• Graduate Certificates in Gerontology
• Master’s Degree in Gerontology
• Doctorate Degree in Gerontology

UMass Boston Gerontology Rankings

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.

Popularity of Gerontology at UMass Boston

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.

Gerontology Student Diversity at UMass Boston

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the gerontology majors at University of Massachusetts - Boston.

UMass Boston Gerontology Master’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 gerontology majors earned their master's degree from UMass Boston. Of these graduates, 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

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Daderot under License

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