by our College Data Analytics Team
[Geriatric Nurse/Nursing](/majors/health-care-professions/nursing/geriatric-nurse-nursing/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 7 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for geriatric nurse/nursing students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in geriatric nurse/nursing, balancing cost against outcomes.
Capella University earned the #1 spot for value among geriatric nurse/nursing schools in the The Plains States Region. Located in the city of Minneapolis, Capella University is a very large private for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $14,400 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for geriatric nurse/nursing graduates is $27,826. Early-career geriatric nurse/nursing graduates make about $72,053. That is a strong return on a $27,826 median debt.
Students looking for strong value in geriatric nurse/nursing will find it at Graceland University Lamoni, which ranked #2. Graceland University Lamoni is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Lamoni. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $19,848. Geriatric Nurse/nursing graduates carry a median of $30,754 in student loans. Early-career geriatric nurse/nursing graduates make about $97,582. That is a strong return on a $30,754 median debt. The acceptance rate is 81%.
Maryville University Of Saint Louis came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value geriatric nurse/nursing schools. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, Maryville University Of Saint Louis is a large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $27,166. Students borrow a median of $29,881 to complete the geriatric nurse/nursing program here. Soon after graduation, geriatric nurse/nursing degree recipients from Maryville University Of Saint Louis generally make around $103,656. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 95%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Briar Cliff University earned it the #4 place for geriatric nurse/nursing. Set in the city of Sioux City, Briar Cliff University is a small private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $35,642 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for geriatric nurse/nursing graduates is $29,918. Soon after graduation, geriatric nurse/nursing degree recipients from Briar Cliff University generally make around $61,105. That is a strong return on a $29,918 median debt.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at The College Of Saint Scholastica earned it the #5 place for geriatric nurse/nursing. Located in the city of Duluth, The College Of Saint Scholastica is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $41,778. Geriatric Nurse/nursing graduates carry a median of $31,000 in student loans. Early-career geriatric nurse/nursing graduates make about $60,431. That is a strong return on a $31,000 median debt. Roughly 93% of applicants are accepted.
Morningside College ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value geriatric nurse/nursing schools. Morningside College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Sioux City. Students from in state pay about $39,519 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for geriatric nurse/nursing graduates is $28,000. Soon after graduation, geriatric nurse/nursing degree recipients from Morningside College generally make around $84,126. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 71%.
Walden University earned the #7 position for value in geriatric nurse/nursing this year. Set in the city of Minneapolis, Walden University is a very large private for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,067. Students borrow a median of $32,800 to complete the geriatric nurse/nursing program here. Soon after graduation, geriatric nurse/nursing degree recipients from Walden University generally make around $107,541. Set against $32,800 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 7 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 7 ranked schools only.
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