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Peer reviewedPeterson, David A. – Gerontologist, 1985
This 1983 survey of master's degree graduates in gerontology from 17 colleges and universities indicates that 65 percent were employed in the field of aging, were working principally in administrative positions, and had a median salary of $22,850. Most perceived the degree to have appropriately prepared them for a career in aging. (Author/BL)
Descriptors: College Graduates, Employment Level, Employment Patterns, Gerontology
Direct linkCahill, Kevin E.; Giandrea, Michael D.; Quinn, Joseph F. – Gerontologist, 2006
Purpose: This article investigates how older Americans leave their career jobs and estimates the extent of intermediate labor force activity (bridge jobs) between full-time work on a career job and complete labor-force withdrawal. Design and Methods: Using data from the Health and Retirement Study, we explored the work histories and retirement…
Descriptors: Retirement, Employment Patterns, Careers, Older Workers
