Career Opportunities in Aging

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