Careers in Aging

By 2030, 20% of the U.S. population will be age 65 or older, an increase from 12% in 2000. That means it's more important than ever to be prepared to live and work in a world where older adults will affect every facet of life. Because an Aging Studies degree is multidisciplinary, careers in aging can be found in several industries, including social services, health care, government, academia, non-profit, business and industry.

Graduates of the UIndy Aging Studies program currently work in the following fields:

  • Senior fitness
  • Community health programs
  • Community planning
  • Social work
  • Architecture
  • Higher education
  • Personal care for seniors
  • Senior foster care

 

Other career possibilities in the field of aging include:

  • Estate and financial planning
  • Elder law
  • Volunteer management
  • Human resources
  • Housing and home modification
  • Chaplain

 

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