Gerontology at California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 18 graduates a year
California State University-Sacramento graduates in gerontology earn 13% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 33% of one year’s pay at that point.
How California State University-Sacramento Compares for Gerontology
All 6 colleges reporting gerontology earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA | $63,876 | $67,190 | #1 | — |
| 2 | California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA | $60,868 | $55,386 | #3 | $38,461 |
| 3 | Kansas State University Manhattan, KS | $60,172 | $62,468 | #2 | $37,623 |
| 4 | Bethune-Cookman University Daytona Beach, FL | $51,623 | $54,946 | #4 | — |
| 5 | Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Bowling Green, OH | $50,070 | $53,432 | #5 | $33,497 |
| 6 | Ashford University San Diego, CA | $49,843 | $45,354 | #6 | $33,706 |
Other Majors at California State University-Sacramento by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do California State University-Sacramento gerontology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $38,461 one year after graduating and $60,868 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California State University-Sacramento rank for gerontology?
Among 6 colleges reporting earnings for gerontology graduates, California State University-Sacramento ranks #2 by median pay four years after graduation, and #3 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is gerontology at California State University-Sacramento worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% more than the national median for gerontology ($54,051), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,831.
← All data for California State University-Sacramento · Methodology
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.