Gerontology

Master's degree · University of Massachusetts-Boston · Boston, MA

CIP 30.11

$65,174Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$71,482Median earnings 4 years after

$75,845Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

17Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Gerontology at University of Massachusetts-Boston earn a median of $65,174 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $67,618 four years after graduating (middle half: $48,150–$89,284).

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Gerontology graduates from University of Massachusetts-Boston make?

The median salary is $65,174 one year after graduation and $75,845 after five years.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.