In Tennessee an estimated 3 students graduate from gerontology schools every year. If you too are interested in studying gerontology, Tennessee has 3 gerontology schools from which you can choose. At gerontology schools in Tennessee, you can expect to pay $8,839 per year in tuition for a degree in gerontology.
Tennessee's largest gerontology school, which is located in Murfreesboro, is Middle Tennessee State University. Approximately 2 students graduated with a gerontology degree from Middle Tennessee State University in 2009, which is 67% of the total state gerontology graduates for that year. Tuition at Middle Tennessee State University, was $5,988 per year in 2010.
A majority of those with a degree in gerontology choose to become gerontologists. If after graduation, you are planning on working in Tennessee, it is important to know that the job outlook for gerontology graduates in the state is good. There are currently an estimated 61,600 gerontologists working in Tennessee. The government expects, by 2018, for this number to increase by 16%, or to 71,750 gerontologists.
In Tennessee, as a gerontologist, you can expect to earn a salary of anywhere from less than $39,213 per year to more than $75,748 per year. Gerontologists in Tennessee earn a median yearly salary of $52,945.
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Middle Tennessee State University
Address:
1301 East Main Street, Murfreesboro, Tennessee 37132
Awards Offered:
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
East Tennessee State University
Address:
807 University Pky, Johnson City, Tennessee 37614-0000
Awards Offered:
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Freed-Hardeman University
Address:
158 E Main St, Henderson, Tennessee 38340-2399
Awards Offered:
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate