2027 Best Value Gerontology Schools in the Southeast Region
[Gerontology](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/gerontology/gerontology/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong gerontology education at a price that pays off.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools to find the best return on investment for gerontology students.
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2027 Best Value Gerontology Schools in the Southeast Region
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the gerontology degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Gerontology Schools
For return on investment in gerontology, no school beat University Of Georgia this year. Located in the city of Athens, University Of Georgia is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,450, with out-of-state students paying around $31,688. Typical student debt for gerontology graduates is $21,792. Soon after graduation, gerontology degree recipients from University Of Georgia generally make around $53,546. Set against $21,792 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 38% of applicants are accepted.
Students looking for strong value in gerontology will find it at University Of North Carolina At Charlotte, which ranked #2. University Of North Carolina At Charlotte is a very large public school located in the city of Charlotte. In-state tuition and fees average $7,239, with out-of-state students paying around $22,492. Gerontology graduates carry a median of $24,673 in student loans. Early-career gerontology graduates make about $51,799. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of North Carolina At Charlotte admits about 80% of applicants.
Georgia State University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value gerontology schools. Set in the city of Atlanta, Georgia State University is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $8,664, while out-of-state students pay about $24,840. Typical student debt for gerontology graduates is $26,091. Soon after graduation, gerontology degree recipients from Georgia State University generally make around $51,103. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Georgia State University admits about 55% of applicants.
Virginia Commonwealth University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in gerontology, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the city of Richmond, Virginia Commonwealth University is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $16,720 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $39,884. Gerontology graduates carry a median of $23,813 in student loans. Early-career gerontology graduates make about $57,000. Set against $23,813 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Virginia Commonwealth University admits about 93% of applicants.
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Notes and References
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 · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 ranked schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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