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2024 Best Gerontology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

4 Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region
103 Gerontology Degrees Awarded
Gerontology is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #485 most popular degree program in the country. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.

For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to determine which ones were the best for gerontology students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 103 degrees in gerontology to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Gerontology School

Best Gerontology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region The gerontology program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Gerontology rankings. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for gerontology schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each level.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Pick Your Gerontology Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Gerontology
Master's Degrees in Gerontology
Doctor's Degrees in Gerontology

When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Gerontology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list to help you make the college decision. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

In addition to College Factual's rankings, you may want to take a look at College Combat, our unique tool that lets you pit your favorite schools head-to-head and compare how they rate on factors that most interest you. When you have some time, check it out - you may want to bookmark the link so you don't forget it.

More information on how we come up with our rankings can be found here: College Factual's Data Methodology.


 

Best Schools for Gerontology in the Middle Atlantic Region

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the gerontology degree levels they offer.

Top Middle Atlantic Region Schools in Gerontology

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Georgetown University
Washington, DC
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In DC
28.6% Growth in Graduates

Every student pursuing a degree in gerontology needs to take a look at Georgetown University. Located in the city of Washington, Georgetown is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #15 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Georgetown is a great university overall.

There were approximately 7 gerontology students who graduated with this degree at Georgetown in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in gerontology from Georgetown University

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Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Hofstra University is a great decision for students interested in a degree in gerontology. Located in the suburb of Hempstead, Hofstra is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #552 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Hofstra is a great university overall.More information about a degree in gerontology from Hofstra University

2
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In PA

California University of Pennsylvania is a great option for students interested in a degree in gerontology. Cal U is a moderately-sized public university located in the suburb of California.

There were about 6 gerontology students who graduated with this degree at Cal U in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in gerontology from California University of Pennsylvania

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SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In NY
60.0% Growth in Graduates

SUNY Oneonta is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in gerontology. Located in the town of Oneonta, SUNY Oneonta is a public school with a moderately-sized student population. This school ranks 73rd out of 142 colleges for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were roughly 5 gerontology students who graduated with this degree at SUNY Oneonta in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in gerontology from SUNY Oneonta

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York College
Jamaica, NY
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In NY
57.1% Growth in Graduates

York College is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in gerontology. Located in the large city of Jamaica, York is a public college with a moderately-sized student population. This college ranks 92nd out of 142 colleges for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were approximately 7 gerontology students who graduated with this degree at York in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in gerontology from York College

Best Gerontology Colleges by State

Explore the best gerontology schools for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
New York 1,026 20
Pennsylvania 978 5
Maryland 618 22
District of Columbia 441 7

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