by our College Data Analytics Team
[Gerontology](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/gerontology/) graduates earn very different salaries depending on where they study. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 7 schools on the early-career earnings of their gerontology graduates.
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If you want to know which schools send gerontology graduates into the highest-paying careers, see the list below.
University Of Maryland University College earned the #1 spot for highest-paid gerontology graduates in the United States. Set in the suburb of Adelphi, University Of Maryland University College is a public institution. Early-career gerontology graduates from University Of Maryland University College make a median of around $58,700 per year.
A rank of #2 makes Western Oregon University one of the highest-paying schools for gerontology. Set in the town of Monmouth, Western Oregon University is a public institution. Gerontology graduates of Western Oregon University earn a median of about $49,507 a year early in their careers.
Strong graduate earnings at California State University Sacramento earned it the #3 place for gerontology. California State University Sacramento is a public school located in the city of Sacramento. Gerontology graduates of California State University Sacramento earn a median of about $61,963 a year early in their careers.
University Of South Florida Main Campus came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying gerontology schools. Located in the city of Tampa, University Of South Florida Main Campus is a public institution. Students who complete the gerontology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $47,812.
Bowling Green State University Main Campus came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying gerontology schools. Bowling Green State University Main Campus is a public school located in the town of Bowling Green. Early-career gerontology graduates from Bowling Green State University Main Campus make a median of around $46,088 per year.
Bethune Cookman University came in at #6 for gerontology graduate earnings this year. Bethune Cookman University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Daytona Beach. Early-career gerontology graduates from Bethune Cookman University make a median of around $35,236 per year.
Ashford University placed #7 among the highest-paying schools for gerontology. Located in the city of San Diego, Ashford University is a private for-profit institution. Gerontology graduates of Ashford University earn a median of about $35,585 a year early in their careers.
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This ranking is produced by College Factual, 2026 edition. Schools are ranked on the median early-career earnings of their gerontology graduates, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 7 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
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