by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in gerontology at University of Massachusetts-Boston. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 6 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, University of Massachusetts-Boston among the top schools in the country for gerontology, ranked #10 out of 19 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Gerontology Schools | 10 of 19 |
Here is each degree level granted in gerontology at University of Massachusetts-Boston, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 4 |
| Master’s | 14 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
| Graduate Certificate | 3 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Massachusetts-Boston handed out 14 master’s degrees in gerontology.
University of Massachusetts-Boston ranks competitively among schools offering gerontology at the master’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Gerontology Master’s Degree Schools | 3 |
Among recent graduates, 7% of gerontology master’s degrees went to men and 93% went to women.
The majority of gerontology master’s degree graduates at University of Massachusetts-Boston are White. Approximately 64% of graduates fell into 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 | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Massachusetts-Boston awarded 4 doctoral degrees in gerontology.
University of Massachusetts-Boston has not been ranked for gerontology at the doctoral level.
All of the 4 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in gerontology from University of Massachusetts-Boston were women.
The majority of gerontology doctoral degree graduates at University of Massachusetts-Boston are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts-Boston with a doctoral in gerontology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Massachusetts-Boston awarded 3 graduate certificate degrees in gerontology.
University of Massachusetts-Boston is not yet ranked for gerontology at the graduate certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 33% of gerontology graduate certificate degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of gerontology graduate certificate degree graduates at University of Massachusetts-Boston were White. About 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts-Boston with a graduate certificate in gerontology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at University of Massachusetts-Boston. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Gerontology | 4 |