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Major Overview for Adult Development and Aging

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Overview for 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.

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A major in Adult Development and Aging is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

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Colleges Offering a Major in Adult Development and Aging

Top 7 U.S. Colleges with the most degrees awarded of Adult Development and Aging among the 2006-2007 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded*/
Percentage
SelectivityCost*
CUNY York College
Jamaica, NY
11
(1.4%)
Highly Selective$5,200
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO
6
(0.3%)
Minimally Selective$12,790
York College Pennsylvania
York, PA
5
(0.5%)
Moderately Selective$21,160
Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT
4
(0.3%)
Highly Selective$40,720
College of Mount Saint Joseph
Cincinnati, OH
4
(1.1%)
Minimally Selective$28,500
University of Scranton
Scranton, PA
1
(0.1%)
Moderately Selective$40,468
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff, AR
1
(0.3%)
Moderately Selective$11,469
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* The number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2006-2007 graduating class.