2027 Best Value Gerontology Master’s Degree Schools
[Gerontology](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/gerontology/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 4 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for gerontology students.
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2027 Best Value Gerontology Schools in the United States
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
Eastern Illinois University tops our 2027 list of the best value gerontology schools in the United States. Located in the town of Charleston, Eastern Illinois University is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,377, compared with $15,859 for out-of-state students. Gerontology graduates carry a median of $24,293 in student loans. Gerontology graduates of Eastern Illinois University earn a median of $43,603 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,293 median debt. Eastern Illinois University admits about 65% of applicants.
Georgia State University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value gerontology schools. Located in the city of Atlanta, Georgia State University is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $8,664 in tuition and fees, compared with $24,840 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for gerontology graduates is $26,091. Soon after graduation, gerontology degree recipients from Georgia State University generally make around $51,103. Set against $26,091 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Georgia State University admits about 55% of applicants.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Massachusetts Boston earned it the #3 place for gerontology. University Of Massachusetts Boston is a large public school located in the city of Boston. In-state tuition and fees average $15,898, with out-of-state students paying around $38,115. Students borrow a median of $26,236 to complete the gerontology program here. Soon after graduation, gerontology degree recipients from University Of Massachusetts Boston generally make around $65,174. Set against $26,236 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 84% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Southern California earned it the #4 place for gerontology. University Of Southern California is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Los Angeles. Students from in state pay about $71,647 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for gerontology graduates is $15,625. Soon after graduation, gerontology degree recipients from University Of Southern California generally make around $57,270. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 10%.
Other Gerontology Degree Levels
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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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