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 York colleges that offer gerontology degrees.

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CUNY York College (York)

2 Court Square, Long Island City, NY

CUNY York College is a public institution that has a large number of majors and degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Jamaica, NY, in a predominantly urban area. CUNY York College has a yearly student enrollment of approximately 7,800.

Areas of study available at CUNY York College include but are not limited to:

• Psychology
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Public Administration And Social Services
• Social Sciences
• English Language And Literature

Students applying for admission are usually asked to submit an application, transcripts, records, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the admissions committee. The majority of students at CUNY York College scored within the range of 820 to 985 on the SAT exam. York has an admissions rate of about 40 percent of which only 23 percent decided to enroll.

Tuition & fees at York vary for in-state and nonresidents. In-state tuition costs nearly $6,000 per year with out-of-state tuition costing $13,000 per year. Students at York may qualify for aid which is typically loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

This school has several athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Sports available may include:

• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
• Soccer (NCAA Division III)
• Softball (NCAA Division III)
• Swimming (NCAA Division III)

Students Enrolled in the Gerontology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. CUNY York College offers a bachelor's degree program in gerontology.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (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

• 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).