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ACCEPTANCE RATE

76.65%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

99%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

13:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

28

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$19,272

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Gerontology Degree

Gerontology is a interdisciplinary field of study that seeks to understand the aging process through social impact, biological, mental, physical, environmental, and societal. Get more details below including other New Jersey colleges that offer gerontology degrees.

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Monmouth University

2600 Woodbridge Avenue, Edison, NJ

History

Monmouth University, Located in West Long Branch, New Jersey, was founded in 1933 as Monmouth Junior College. The school became Monmouth College in 1956, and finally Monmouth University in 1995. The school boasts a 15:1 student to teacher ratio, has over six thousand students in post-secondary and post-graduate programs, and over 73% of the faculty has PhDs. The school primarily serves students in the north eastern United States, but has students from 29 states and 28 countries.

Academics

Monmouth University offers 33 undergraduate programs and 21 graduate programs, as well as a large number of certificate programs. Monmouth emphasizes small class sizes, capped at between 20 and 35 students, and experiential learning through internships and service learning programs.

Programs offered include:

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students interested in applying to Monmouth University should complete the application, including all required information, transcripts and documentation. The application and review process will be different for undergraduate and graduate programs and can contact the school to review requirements needed for acceptance. Financial aid is available and interested students should review the information and resources available on the Monmouth University website. Monmouth University will assist individuals in the financial aid process.

Athletics

The MU Hawks participate in the NCAA Northeast Conference as a Division 1 school.

Athletic programs offered:

  • Basketball
  • Baseball/Softball
  • Bowling
  • Cross Country
  • Golf
  • Field Hockey
  • Football
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
  • Lacrosse
  • Track and Field
  • Coed Sailing (non-NCAA)

Career Options for Graduates

Upon completion of the Gerontology program at Monmouth University, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:

Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists

Description

Conduct research dealing with the understanding of human diseases and the improvement of human health. Engage in clinical investigation, research and development, or other related activities. Includes physicians, dentists, public health specialists, pharmacologists, and medical pathologists who primarily conduct research.

Transportation Planners

Description

Prepare studies for proposed transportation projects. Gather, compile, and analyze data. Study the use and operation of transportation systems. Develop transportation models or simulations.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, transportation planners employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -2.0% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

    • Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
      • Total Employment: 40
      • Average Hourly Rate: $43.32
      • Average Annual Salary: $90110
    • Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
      • Average Hourly Rate: $43.91
      • Average Annual Salary: $91330

      Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

      Admission Requirements & Details

      The admissions information below may give you an idea of the candidates Monmouth University accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.

      College Credits Accepted

      • Dual Credits
      • Life Experience Credits
      • AP Course Credits
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      Academics & Student Services

      Student Services

      To help support students, Monmouth University may provide student services like:

      • Online course work available
      • Remedial courses
      • Academic counseling for students
      • Employing students to lower education costs
      • Assistance to find work

      Intercollegiate Athletics

      Monmouth University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division I-FCS classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

      • Baseball (Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference)
      • Basketball (Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference)
      • Track and Field (Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference)
      • Field Hockey
      • Football (Big South Conference)
      • Golf
      • Lacrosse
      • Soccer
      • Softball
      • Swimming
      • Tennis
      • Bowling