Adult Development and Aging
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
What is it about?
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.
Trends
Graduates
Popularity Rank
Colleges
Number of Colleges by Type
Median Graduating Class by College Type
Number of Colleges by Size
Top 10 Public by Number of Graduates
Average public university graduating class: 2 students.
Top 10 Private by Number of Graduates
Average private university graduating class: 1 students.
O's Insights on Adult Development and Aging
- Major has been stable in popularity over the last 5 years after decreasing prior to that.
- 64% of graduates come from public universities.
