2027 Best Gerontology Bachelor’s Degree Schools
Gerontology degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for gerontology students pursuing a degree.
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Best Schools for Gerontology in the United States
These are the top schools for a bachelor’s degree in gerontology, based on student outcomes and program quality.
Top Schools in Gerontology
Our analysis ranked University Of Southern California the best school in the country for a degree in gerontology. Set in the city of Los Angeles, University Of Southern California is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 92% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 17 gerontology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Southern California in the most recent data year. Gerontology graduates of University Of Southern California earn a median of $57,270 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $15,625.
See the full gerontology program report for University Of Southern California
A rank of #2 makes University Of Nebraska At Omaha one of the top schools for gerontology. This large public university is located in the city of Omaha. The six-year graduation rate is 49%. About 11 gerontology degrees were awarded at University Of Nebraska At Omaha in the most recent year. Students who receive their gerontology degree from University Of Nebraska At Omaha earn around $48,906 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,783.
Read more about the gerontology program at University Of Nebraska At Omaha
University Of Maryland University College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in gerontology, ranking #3. Located in the suburb of Adelphi, University Of Maryland University College is a very large public university. Roughly 20% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Maryland University College awarded about 12 gerontology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the gerontology program make about $43,840 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $31,344 to complete this degree.
See the full gerontology program report for University Of Maryland University College
Other Gerontology Degree Levels
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 3 schools evaluated.
- 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
