Graduates with gerontology degrees are likely to:

• Secure employment in aging
• Have high levels of satisfaction
• Receive a reasonable salary
• Have opportunities for advancement

According to a recent study conducted by the Andrus Gerontology Center at the University of Southern California, they found that 60% of their graduates were employed in the aging field, and 68% were very satisfied with their jobs.

The Gerontological Society of America provides a list of current occupational opportunities for individuals with advanced degrees. To access this service, please click here.

The Association for Gerontology in Higher Education also maintains a careers in aging web site. To access this information, please click here.

At the University of South Florida, the following are some examples of where our gerontology graduates have gone on to work:

Residential facilities

• University Village Retirement Community, Tampa
• John Knox Village, Tampa
• Fairway Oaks Health Care Center, Tampa
• Brighton Gardens - Marriott, Tampa
• Alterra Clare Bridge, Tampa
• Evergreen Woods Health Care Center, Spring Hill
• Heritage Park, Dade City
• Integrated Health Services, Venice
• Lakeshore Villas, Tampa
• Mariner Health Care, St. Petersburg
• Miami Jewish Home & Hospital for the Aged, Miami
• Bon Secours Maria Manor Nursing Care Center, St. Petersburg
• NHC Healthcare Center, Ft. Lauderdale, Hudson
• Vencor Health Care Facilities, Tampa, St. Petersburg, Hudson

Government & Community Agencies

• Hillsborough County Department of Aging Services, Tampa
• Neighborly Senior Services, Clearwater
• Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council Area Agency on Aging, St. Petersburg
• West Central Area Agency on Aging, Tampa

Private Agencies

• Catholic Charities, Spring Hill
• Hospice of the Florida Suncoast, Largo
• Center for Rational Living, Tampa
• LifePath Hospice, Tampa
• Seniors in Service, Tampa
• The Center for Women, Tampa

Hospitals

• St Joseph's Hospital, Tampa
• University Community Hospital, Tampa