Gerontology

Associate's degree · Northwood Technical College · Rice Lake, WI

CIP 30.11

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$39,217Median earnings 4 years after

—Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

5Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Gerontology at Northwood Technical College earn a median of $39,217. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $40,252 four years after graduating (middle half: $26,377–$53,985).

Other programs at Northwood Technical College

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Business Administration, Management and OperationsAssociate's degree$41,564
Computer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementAssociate's degree$41,473
Allied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesUndergraduate certificate$36,070
Health and Medical Administrative ServicesUndergraduate certificate$35,796
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/TechniciansUndergraduate certificate$35,702
Accounting and Related ServicesAssociate's degree$35,039
Health and Medical Administrative ServicesAssociate's degree$34,672
Accounting and Related ServicesUndergraduate certificate$30,586
Business Operations Support and Assistant ServicesAssociate's degree$27,494
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsUndergraduate certificate$26,492
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsAssociate's degree$25,557
Allied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesAssociate's degree$23,818
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesUndergraduate certificate$23,210
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesAssociate's degree$18,516

Frequently asked questions

How much do Gerontology graduates from Northwood Technical College make?

The median salary is $39,217.

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