Does your ideal degree pay what you expect?

After graduation, gerontology graduates typically earn high salaries compared to the national average. Top earners make $73,577, while the bottom 20% make closer to $21,765. The median grad salary is $40,018.

Gerontology graduate salaries over time

The typical early career salary for someone with a bachelor’s degree in gerontology is $32,579, and within five years of graduation, this average salary goes up to $46,218.

This chart maps the average workforce wage by years of experience:

Wage ($USD)

Wage Range Median Wage

Years of work experience

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