Gerontology is a field with rapidly expanding career opportunities.
The elderly population is growing twice as fast as the general population. This means that in the future there will bea severe shortage of health and other professionals trained to work with the elderly. People from many backgrounds are turning to careers in gerontology, responding to the changing population and the new awareness of the needs of the elderly. Already, students applying for work have found that their minor in gerontology has helped them to compete more effectively for jobs. More personally, you can benefit members of your family and community and help prepare yourself for your own later years.