by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how UNCW ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in gerontology.
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The gerontology major at UNCW is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Gerontology. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in gerontology from UNCW. This makes it the #9 most popular school for gerontology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UNCW paid an average of $838 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $185 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,443 | $20,111 |
| Fees | $2,874 | $2,874 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,130 | $1,130 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,605 | $12,605 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,978 | $5,978 |
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UNCW does not offer an online option for its gerontology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UNCW Online Learning page.
The gerontology program at UNCW awarded 14 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 21% of these degrees went to men with the other 79% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UNCW are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 79% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Wilmington with a master's in gerontology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the gerontology majors at University of North Carolina at Wilmington.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Studies | 49 |
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 19 |
| Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution | 14 |