by our College Data Analytics Team
[Gerontology](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/gerontology/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. 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 3 schools to find the best return on investment for gerontology students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in gerontology, balancing cost against outcomes.
For return on investment in gerontology, no school beat University Of Nebraska At Omaha this year. University Of Nebraska At Omaha is a large public school located in the city of Omaha. In-state tuition and fees average $8,718, with out-of-state students paying around $23,206. Gerontology graduates carry a median of $21,783 in student loans. Early-career gerontology graduates make about $48,906. That is a strong return on a $21,783 median debt. The acceptance rate is 87%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Maryland University College earned it the #2 place for gerontology. Set in the suburb of Adelphi, University Of Maryland University College is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $8,136 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $12,336. Typical student debt for gerontology graduates is $31,344. Early-career gerontology graduates make about $43,840. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Southern California earned it the #3 place for gerontology. Set in the city of Los Angeles, University Of Southern California is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $71,647 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for gerontology graduates is $15,625. Gerontology graduates of University Of Southern California earn a median of $57,270 early in their careers. Set against $15,625 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 10%.
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The ranking above is published 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 · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 ranked schools only.
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