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Bachelor's-26% vs national median57 grads tracked

Gerontology at Missouri State University

Ranked 8th of 9 bachelor's programs in Gerontology by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$29,599
middle 50%: $24,551 – $35,441
Median · 5 years out
$40,131
middle 50%: $33,791 – $55,817
Median · 10 years out
n/a
not enough graduates to report

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Gerontology (bachelor's) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of Missouri State University's bachelor's program in Gerontology earn a median $29,599 one year after graduating, rising to $40,131 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 26% below the national median of $54,563 for this field, ranking 8th of 9 reporting programs.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

Will the degree pay for itself?

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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
11.5 yrs
≈ $13,359 total interest

Same major at other universities

University of North Texas
$58,659 · 5 yrs out
Miami University
$57,867 · 5 yrs out
CUNY York College
$56,312 · 5 yrs out
Minnesota State University Moorhead
$54,563 · 5 yrs out
Western Oregon University
$52,071 · 5 yrs out
Bowling Green State University
$51,753 · 5 yrs out
Winston-Salem State University
$35,986 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Missouri State University

Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$104,078 · 5 yrs out
Military Science, Leadership and Operational Art (Master's)
$102,715 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Master's)
$101,595 · 5 yrs out
Computer Science (Bachelor's)
$94,668 · 5 yrs out
Construction Management (Bachelor's)
$86,597 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$86,367 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$86,086 · 5 yrs out
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services (Doctorate)
$84,962 · 5 yrs out
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Doctorate)
$83,858 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$83,557 · 5 yrs out
Management Information Systems and Services (Bachelor's)
$79,076 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$77,706 · 5 yrs out

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