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Career Area: Human Services
Associate Degree
Program Number: 10-544-1
Offered Completely Online
Approximately 2 Years to Complete
This is based on full-time enrollment. Actual time to completion may vary based on the availability of courses a college offers and the number of credits the student takes in any given time period.
Credit Program
Most credit programs are eligible for financial aid, while most non-credit certificates provide valuable work-related skills on a short timeline. Check with the college offering the program to determine if it is eligible for financial aid.
Average Annual Tuition: $4386
This is based on one year of full-time enrollment for in-state students. WTCS tuition is set by the Wisconsin Technical College System Board in March for the following year. It does not include books, materials or program/college-related fees.
Gerontologist working with a senior man

Gerontology Careers

Recent Wisconsin job postings for this degree:

Home Health Professional
Human Services Associate
Residential Communities Manager

Average Median Wage

$40687

Gerontology Programs

The Gerontology degree can give you the skills to improve the products, services and lifestyles available to older adults. As the population of people over 65 grows, so do your opportunities. With a Gerontology degree you could provide customer care, lead service efforts, shape goods and services to meet the needs of our diverse older population and enhance your credentials in healthcare, marketing, human resources and more.

Gerontology Part of a Career Pathway Program Transfers Offered completely online Shared Program
Northeast Gerontology at Northeast
Northwood Tech Gerontology - Aging Services Professional at Northwood Tech

Wisconsin Technical College System

The Wisconsin Technical College System offers more than 500 programs awarding two-year associate degrees, one- and two-year technical diplomas, short-term technical diplomas and certificates. The System is the major provider of customized instruction and technical assistance for Wisconsin employers. More than 270,000 people enroll at a technical college each year.

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