by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools in the Far Western US Region to determine which ones were the best for gerontology students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 161 master's degrees in gerontology to qualified students.
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The gerontology master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality gerontology program can vary widely even among the top schools. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their master's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. After all, your master's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for gerontology students working on their master's degree.
The gerontology school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Gerontology Master's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region.
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in gerontology.
It is difficult to beat University of Southern California if you wish to pursue a master's degree in gerontology. USC is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Los Angeles.
After graduating, gerontology master's recipients typically make about $50,914 at the beginning of their careers.
More information about a master’s in gerontology from University of Southern California
California State University - Long Beach is a good option for individuals pursuing a master's degree in gerontology. CSULB is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Long Beach.More information about a master’s in gerontology from California State University - Long Beach
San Francisco State University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in gerontology. SFSU is a very large public university located in the large city of San Francisco.More information about a master’s in gerontology from San Francisco State University
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Explore the best gerontology schools for a specific state in the Far Western US Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| California | 253 | 161 |
| Oregon | 158 | 0 |
One of 51 majors within the Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies area of study, Gerontology has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Gerontology | 161 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sustainability Science | 195 |
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 175 |
| Dispute Resolution | 151 |
| Nutrition Science | 133 |
| Human Computer Interaction | 119 |
| International Studies | 88 |
| Biological & Physical Science | 83 |
| Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution | 82 |
| Behavioral Science | 81 |
| Museum Studies | 65 |
