Overview

Winston-Salem State University offers one of the highest-ranked gerontology degrees in the nation, and our graduates are sought-after in North Carolina and around the country for their exceptional skills and experience.

What You Can Do With Your Bachelor’s Degree in Gerontology

There are few degrees as rewarding as gerontology degree programs. By focusing on the practical application of the latest theories in gerontology, we prepare you for the important work you’ll be doing every day in gerontology degree jobs.

Our program also prepares you to continue your education in graduate gerontology degree programs. You’ll greatly benefit from the wealth of hands-on experience we provide and the mentorship of faculty members as you apply for advanced gerontology degrees.

Here are some of the most exciting jobs students with gerontology degrees can look forward to after graduation:

Aging resources administrator
Financial services
Educator
Elder law
Wellness coach
Advocacy
Chaplain

Programme Structure

Courses include:

General Gerontology

Statistics for Social & Behavioral Sciences

Biological Concepts

Psychological Sciences

General Sociology

Biology of Aging

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Winston-Salem, United States

Disciplines

Gerontology View 40 other Bachelors in Gerontology in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Submission of Financial Statement.

Completed Application for Undergraduate Admissions and the $50 (U.S. dollars) non-refundable application fee.

Official records of your courses and grades from all secondary schools and universities you have attended. These records must be notarized. Certified non-English transcripts or grade reports should be accompanies by official (literal, not interpretive) translations.

If English is not your native language, even if English is the medium of instruction in your home country, you are required to take the TOEFL or IELTS which are administered at many sites worldwide.

Before admission to a degree seeking program can be completed, an applicant must document availability of sufficient funds for the first two semesters of enrollment.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

13648 USD / year

≈ 13648 USD / year
Out-of-State

13648 USD / year

≈ 13648 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

3401 USD / year

≈ 3401 USD / year

Living costs

Winston-Salem

United States

864 - 1409 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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