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Gerontology at University of Nebraska at Omaha

We've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. Also, learn how UNOMAHA ranks among other schools offering degrees in gerontology.

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Gerontology Degrees Available at UNOMAHA

• Bachelor’s Degree in Gerontology
• Graduate Certificates in Gerontology
• Master’s Degree in Gerontology
• Doctorate Degree in Gerontology

UNOMAHA Gerontology Rankings

The bachelor's program at UNOMAHA was ranked #9 on College Factual's Best Schools for gerontology list. It is also ranked #1 in Nebraska.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Value Graduate Certificate Colleges for Gerontology	1
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Gerontology	1
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Gerontology	2
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Gerontology	2
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Gerontology	2
Best Value Colleges for Gerontology	3
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Gerontology (Income Over $110k)	3
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Gerontology (With Aid)	3
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Gerontology (Income $75-$110k)	4
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Gerontology (Income Over $110k)	4
Best Gerontology Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	4
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Gerontology (Income Over $110k)	5
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Gerontology (With Aid)	5
Best Gerontology Graduate Certificate Colleges for Veterans	6
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Gerontology (With Aid)	6
Best Gerontology Bachelor’s Degree Schools	6
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Gerontology (Income $48-$75k)	6
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Gerontology (Income $48-$75k)	6
Best Gerontology Doctor’s Degree Schools	6
Best Value Colleges for Gerontology (Income Over $110k)	7
Best Gerontology Graduate Certificate Schools	7
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Gerontology (Income $75-$110k)	7
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Gerontology (Income $48-$75k)	7
Best Gerontology Master’s Degree Schools	7
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Gerontology (Income $75-$110k)	7
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Gerontology (Income $30-$48k)	7
Best Gerontology Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	7
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Gerontology (Income $0-$30k)	7
Best Gerontology Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	8
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Gerontology (Income $30-$48k)	8
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Gerontology (Income $0-$30k)	8
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree Gerontology Graduates	8
Best Gerontology Colleges for Veterans	9
Best Gerontology Schools	9
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Gerontology (Income $0-$30k)	9
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Gerontology (Income $30-$48k)	9
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Gerontology Graduates	9
Best Value Colleges for Gerontology (With Aid)	10
Best Value Colleges for Gerontology (Income $75-$110k)	10
Best Gerontology Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans	11
Best Value Colleges for Gerontology (Income $48-$75k)	12
Best Gerontology Graduate Degree Schools	13
Best Value Colleges for Gerontology (Income $30-$48k)	13
Best Value Colleges for Gerontology (Income $0-$30k)	14
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Gerontology Graduates	15
Highest Paid Gerontology Graduates	22

Popularity of Gerontology at UNOMAHA

During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Nebraska at Omaha handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in gerontology. This is an increase of 40% over the previous year when 10 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 8 students received their master’s degree in gerontology from UNOMAHA. This makes it the #14 most popular school for gerontology master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in gerontology in 2021, making the school the #4 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

UNOMAHA Gerontology Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the gerontology majors at University of Nebraska at Omaha.

UNOMAHA Gerontology Bachelor’s Program

For the most recent academic year available, 7% of gerontology bachelor's degrees went to men and 93% went to women.

The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2021 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska at Omaha with a bachelor's in gerontology.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	2
Black or African American	1
Hispanic or Latino	1
White	9
Non-Resident Aliens	0
Other Races	1

UNOMAHA Gerontology Master’s Program

The gerontology program at UNOMAHA awarded 8 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 25% of these degrees went to men with the other 75% going to women.

The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2021 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska at Omaha with a master's in gerontology.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	1
Hispanic or Latino	0
White	6
Non-Resident Aliens	0
Other Races	1

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Beatmastermatt under License

More about our data sources and methodologies.