Gerontology
Interdisciplinary Studies
Median earnings by degree level
| Degree | Median earnings | Typical range | Schools | Clear the bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | $51,623 | $49,956 to $60,520 | 7 | 100% |
| Master's Degree | $62,969 | $52,209 to $70,944 | 6 | 100% |
"Clear the bar" is the share of programs whose graduates out-earn a typical high-school graduate (the federal earnings-premium test). Typical range is the 25th to 75th percentile of program medians.
Job outlook
Projected employment growth +6% (2024 to 2034), about 41,500 openings a year across the occupations this field commonly leads to.
| Occupation | Median pay | Growth | Openings/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $105,620 | +17.3% | 27,400 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $100,590 | +8.7% | 9,600 |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other | $100,340 | -1.7% | 3,200 |
| Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary | $76,210 | +2.3% | 1,300 |
Occupation pay and outlook: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS wages, Employment Projections). A field maps to several occupations, and the same occupations serve many majors, so these are the jobs this major commonly leads to, not positions reserved for its graduates; the openings should not be added up across majors.
Earnings source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10), median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Report an error.