Online Gerontology Certifications

Considering an Online Gerontology Certification?

University of Phoenix has proven itself as a leader in certifying students in gerontology to become successful gerontologists, physicians, clinical dietitians, medical staff physicians, etc. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are currently 1,308,380 individuals employed as life, physical, and social science employees in America, and their average annual salary is $65,660. Rehabilitation counselors make on average $34,710 per year and there are about 112,690 of them employed today .

Gerontology Common Job Tasks
  • working as a link between their clients and many programmes
  • improving the quality of life for senior citizens
  • servicing to recognize normal and abnormal aging patterns
Popular Journals & Magazines Gerontology Organizations
 

Ranked by Excellence

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Total Programs 134
Subject Areas 325


Gerontology Health Care Certificate

This is a new certificate that is available to anyone looking to increase their understanding of Gerontology. The changing demographics of the population requiring gerontology health care services are growing at a rapid rate with the Baby Boomers entering retirement age. Career potential is enhanced by the students- work experience and their application of education within the certificate. For program disclosure information, click here. While widely available, not all programs are available in all locations or in both online and on-campus formats. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.

Gerontology Programs by State & City

Top 20 US Gerontology Schools (campus and online)

Stanford University
Total Programs 126
Number of Subjects 95
Rank in USA 3rd
University of Southern California
Total Programs 251
Number of Subjects 166
Rank in USA 10th
Northwestern University
Total Programs 197
Number of Subjects 139
Rank in USA 11th
University of Virginia-Main Campus
Total Programs 106
Number of Subjects 103
Rank in USA 16th
The University of Texas at Austin
Total Programs 169
Number of Subjects 141
Rank in USA 18th
Swarthmore College
Total Programs 88
Number of Subjects 57
Rank in USA 37th
University of Georgia
Total Programs 197
Number of Subjects 156
Rank in USA 38th
College of William and Mary
Total Programs 59
Number of Subjects 71
Rank in USA 39th
Michigan State University
Total Programs 220
Number of Subjects 164
Rank in USA 45th
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Total Programs 152
Number of Subjects 117
Rank in USA 55th
University of Connecticut
Total Programs 191
Number of Subjects 146
Rank in USA 63rd
University of Rochester
Total Programs 145
Number of Subjects 102
Rank in USA 76th
United States Air Force Academy
Total Programs 48
Number of Subjects 53
Rank in USA 80th
Purdue University-Main Campus
Total Programs 122
Number of Subjects 104
Rank in USA 81st
Scripps College
Total Programs 66
Number of Subjects 59
Rank in USA 82nd
Fordham University
Total Programs 108
Number of Subjects 92
Rank in USA 93rd
Drexel University
Total Programs 125
Number of Subjects 123
Rank in USA 108th
Marquette University
Total Programs 120
Number of Subjects 111
Rank in USA 111th
Muhlenberg College
Total Programs 74
Number of Subjects 58
Rank in USA 116th
St Mary's College of Maryland
Total Programs 41
Number of Subjects 37
Rank in USA 117th