For Students

Considering a career in gerontology? Here are some possible careers you might consider!

Where professionals in aging work:

Human service, community, and religious organizations
Long term care facilities, and health care
State, local and Federal government agencies including the aging network
Retirement communities
Research and academic settings
Professional, business and industry

Specific Careers Include:

Retirement Counselor
Pre-retirement Trainer
Adult Educator
Coordinator of Day Centers
Case Manager
Recreation and Fitness planner or coordinator
Coordinator of Educational Programs
Home care coordinator
Staff trainer
Coordinator of Volunteers
Supervisor of homemakers
Day care Administrator
Respite care coordinator
Research assistant
Researcher
Nursing home administrator
Program evaluator
Consultant on age-related programs
Independent manager or advisor in a variety of Geriatric and Gerontology endeavors
Family substitute worker

For more information regarding Graduate School Programs and Careers in the field of Gerontology and Geriatrics please see https://www.geron.org/career-center