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About Adult Development and Aging

A program that focuses on the characteristics of aging populations and the needs of older individuals in family and institutional settings. Includes instruction in the biological and psychological stages of aging; the provision of dependent care; serving the social, economic, and psychological needs of aging adults; related public policy issues; and adult community resources.

Students studying Adult Development and Aging can be awarded a degree up to a Postbaccalaureate certificate. On average, 14% percent of men and 86% percent of women make up the degrees awarded across all college campuses. Out of all the states in the US, Kansas is where degrees in Adult Development and Aging are most commonly granted. The Median Starting Salary for an undergraduate degree in Adult Development and Aging is $31,400.

Popularity of Adult Development and Aging Degrees in the U.S.
This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Adult Development and Aging degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.
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Careers

Majoring in Adult Development and Aging, your experience could lead you towards different careers. Adult Development and Aging majors go on to pursue jobs including Psychologists, All Other and Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other which are in high demand. Some of the top paying jobs for Adult Development and Aging majors include Psychologists, All Other, Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other and Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Adult Development and Aging majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Adult Development and Aging majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
21
Female Students
18 (85%)
Male Students
3 (14%)
White (16, 76%)
Hispanic or Latino (2, 10%)
Black or African American (2, 10%)
Two or more races (1, 5%)
Asian (0, <1%)
American Indian or Alaska Native (0, <1%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)
U.S. Nonresident (0, <1%)
Race/ethnicity unknown (0, <1%)

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