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 Mississippi colleges that offer gerontology degrees.

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William Carey University

1880 E County Line Road, Ridgeland, MS

William Carey University, a nonprofit private institution, offers a large number of program options, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, it offers an urban setting for students to study in. The school's Baptist affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's curriculum. William Carey University has a yearly student enrollment of approximately three thousand.

Areas of study available at William Carey University include:

• Education
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Recreation And Fitness Studies

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be asked to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit school records, which are then studied by admissions officials. A SAT or ACT exam is required prior to applying, with scores between 910 - 1130 on the SAT and within the range of 21 - 25 for the ACT exam is typical among students admitted to this school. This school admits about 80% of applicants annually. Of those students admitted, nearly 25% attended the school.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $11,000, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to use the school's price of attendance calculator to better understand their cost of attending this school. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is around $2,000. William Carey University may provide financial aid for students that are eligible in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Athletic programs are available at William Carey University through the NAIA, allowing students to participate in intercollegiate sports. Athletic programs available:

• Baseball (NAIA Division I)
• Basketball (NAIA Division I)
• Golf (NAIA Division I)
• Soccer (NAIA Division I)
• Softball (NAIA Division I)

Contact information, academics information, programs, and more can be viewed on school's website at http://www.wmcarey.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Gerontology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. William Carey University has offered the following programs for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

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

• Jackson, MS
  • Total Employment: 80
  • Average Hourly Rate: $32.76
  • Average Annual Salary: $68140

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