2027 Best Gerontology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

Gerontology degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their gerontology programs.

College Factual analyzed 2 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best gerontology schools.

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• Best Gerontology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

Best Schools for Gerontology in the Middle Atlantic Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall gerontology education in the Middle Atlantic Region.

Top Schools in Gerontology

1

Yeshiva University
New York, NY

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

17 Gerontology Degrees Awarded

$52,838 Median Starting Salary

Leading the list is Yeshiva University, our #1 school for gerontology. Set in the city of New York, Yeshiva University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 85% of students finish within six years. Yeshiva University awarded about 17 gerontology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the gerontology program make about $52,838 in their early career. Yeshiva University graduates carry a median of $20,625 in student loans. Get the full gerontology details for Yeshiva University

2

University Of Maryland University College
Adelphi, MD

12 Gerontology Degrees Awarded

$43,840 Median Starting Salary

University Of Maryland University College came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best gerontology schools. Set in the suburb of Adelphi, University Of Maryland University College is a very large public institution. Roughly 20% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 12 gerontology degrees were awarded at University Of Maryland University College in the most recent year. Gerontology graduates of University Of Maryland University College earn a median of $43,840 early in their careers. University Of Maryland University College graduates carry a median of $31,344 in student loans. See the full gerontology program report for University Of Maryland University College

Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 2 schools evaluated.

• 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.