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2023 Most Popular Colleges for Gerontology in the Middle Atlantic Region

16 Ranked Colleges
103 Degrees Awarded
$32,000 Avg Cost*
Most Well Attended Gerontology Major in the Middle Atlantic Region

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. College Factual has developed its “Most Well Attended Gerontology Major in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

In 2020-2021, 1,234 people earned their degree in gerontology, making the major the 256th most popular in the United States. In 2019-2020, gerontology graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $37,380 and had an average of $26,139 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Middle Atlantic region, there were 103 gerontology graduates with average earnings and debt of $33,905 and $0 respectively.

For this year’s “Most Well Attended Gerontology Major in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking, we looked at 16 colleges that offer a degree in gerontology. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have one of the most popular gerontology programs in the United States.

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Most Well Attended Gerontology Major in the Middle Atlantic Region

The colleges and universities below are the best for middle atlantic region gerontology students.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Maryland Global Campus. The school came in at #1 for the Most Well Attended Gerontology Major in the Middle Atlantic Region. Located in Adelphi, Maryland, this large public school handed out 15 degrees to qualified ’s gerontology students in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.4% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about Gerontology at University of Maryland Global Campus

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Georgetown University
Washington, District of Columbia

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Georgetown University. The school came in at #2 for the Most Well Attended Gerontology Major in the Middle Atlantic Region. Located in Washington, District of Columbia, this large private not-for-profit school handed out 7 diplomas to qualified ’s gerontology students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 94%.

Full Georgetown University Gerontology Report

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York College
Jamaica, New York

Out of the 16 schools in the Most Well Attended Gerontology Major in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, York College landed the #2 spot on the list. Located in Jamaica, New York, this medium-sized public school handed out 7 degrees to qualified ’s gerontology students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Gerontology at York College

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Out of the 16 schools in the Most Well Attended Gerontology Major in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, California University of Pennsylvania landed the #4 spot on the list. This medium-sized school is located in California, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 6 ’s gerontology degrees in 2020-2021.

Full California University of Pennsylvania Gerontology Report

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SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, New York

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend SUNY Oneonta. The school came in at #4 for the Most Well Attended Gerontology Major in the Middle Atlantic Region. SUNY Oneonta is located in Oneonta, New York and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 5 ’s gerontology degrees to qualified students.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Gerontology at SUNY Oneonta

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McDaniel College
Westminster, Maryland

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend McDaniel College. The school came in at #4 for the Most Well Attended Gerontology Major in the Middle Atlantic Region. Westminster, Maryland is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s gerontology degrees to 6 students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.5%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Gerontology at McDaniel

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Ithaca College
Ithaca, New York

Ithaca College landed the #7 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Gerontology Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Ithaca College is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Ithaca, New York. It awarded 4 ’s gerontology degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.0% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Full Ithaca College Gerontology Report

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Borough of Manhattan Community College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Well Attended Gerontology Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. BMCC is a public institution located in New York, New York. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 2 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Gerontology at BMCC

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Alfred University
Alfred, New York

Alfred University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Gerontology Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #9. Alfred, New York is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s gerontology degrees to 1 students in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Gerontology at Alfred University

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Niagara University
Niagara University, New York

With a ranking of #9, Niagara University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Gerontology Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Niagara is located in Niagara University, New York and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1 ’s gerontology degrees to qualified students.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Niagara Gerontology Report

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University of Maryland - Baltimore County landed the #9 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Gerontology Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. University of Maryland - Baltimore County is a fairly large public school situated in Baltimore, Maryland. It awarded 1 ’s gerontology degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 87%.

Full University of Maryland - Baltimore County Gerontology Report

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University of Maryland - Baltimore landed the #9 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Gerontology Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Baltimore, Maryland, and it awarded 1 ’s gerontology degrees in 2020-2021.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.8%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full UMB Gerontology Report

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Farmingdale State College
Farmingdale, New York

Farmingdale State College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Gerontology Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale is a public institution located in Farmingdale, New York. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 0 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.4%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Gerontology at Farmingdale State College

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Hofstra University
Hempstead, New York

Hofstra University landed the #13 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Gerontology Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. This fairly large school is located in Hempstead, New York, and it awarded 0 ’s gerontology degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Gerontology at Hofstra

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Chestnut Hill College
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Chestnut Hill College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Gerontology Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s gerontology degrees to 0 students in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Gerontology at CHC

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Widener University
Chester, Pennsylvania

With a ranking of #13, Widener University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Gerontology Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Widener University is located in Chester, Pennsylvania and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 0 ’s gerontology degrees to qualified students.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Gerontology at Widener

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