The variety and number of employment settings for gerontology majors is expanding as the population ages.

Areas of possible employment opportunities include:
  • Adult Day Care Centers
  • Area Agencies on Aging
  • Assisted living facilities
  • Bereavement services
  • Educational institutions
  • Elder Abuse programs
  • Employment and volunteer programs
  • Faith-Based organizations
  • Information and Referral Agencies
  • Family Services organizations
  • Life Care communities
  • Nursing Homes
  • Nutritional programs
  • Private Clinical practice
  • Private Geriatric Care management
  • Rehabilitation centers
  • Research centers
  • Respite programs
  • Senior Centers
  • Senior housing facilities