In Georgia an estimated 21 students graduate from gerontology schools every year. Georgia has 4 gerontology schools to choose from, if you are interested in studying gerontology. Tuition at Georgia's gerontology schools is approximately $7,735 per year for a degree in gerontology.
Georgia State University is the largest gerontology school in the state of Georgia, based on number of students. It is located in Atlanta. In 2009, a reported 7 students graduated with a gerontology degree from Georgia State University. This was 33% of the total gerontology graduates in Georgia for that year. In 2009, tuition at Georgia State University, was approximately $7,498 per year.
A majority of those with an education in gerontology pursue a career as a gerontologist. If after graduation, you are planning on sticking around the state, you should keep in mind that the job outlook for gerontology graduates in Georgia is good. In Georgia, there are currently about 66,610 gerontologists. This number is projected to increase to 90,440 by the year 2018. This indicates a 35% change in the number of gerontologists in Georgia.
In Georgia, as a gerontologist, you can expect to earn a salary of anywhere from less than $41,599 per year to more than $75,864 per year. Gerontologists in Georgia earn a median yearly salary of $56,913.
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Georgia State University
Address:
33 gilmer st, Atlanta, Georgia 30303-3083
Awards Offered:
Less than 1 year certificate
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Central Georgia Technical College
Address:
3300 Macon Tech Dr, Macon, Georgia 31206
Awards Offered:
Less than 1 year certificate
1-2 years certificate
Associate's degree
2-4 years certificate
Brenau University
Address:
500 Washington Street SE, Gainesville, Georgia 30501-3668
Awards Offered:
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Southwest Georgia Technical College
Address:
15689 US Hwy 19 N, Thomasville, Georgia 31792-9960
Awards Offered:
Less than 1 year certificate
1-2 years certificate
Associate's degree
2-4 years certificate