2026 Best Gerontology Schools in the The Plains States Region

Gerontology degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 18 schools to find the best for gerontology students.

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• Best Gerontology Schools in the The Plains States Region

Best Schools for Gerontology in the The Plains States Region

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the gerontology degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Gerontology

1

University Of Nebraska At Omaha
Omaha, NE

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

27 Gerontology Degrees Awarded

$48,906 Median Starting Salary

Leading the list is University Of Nebraska At Omaha, our #1 school for gerontology. University Of Nebraska At Omaha is a large public school located in the city of Omaha. The six-year graduation rate is 49%. There were roughly 27 gerontology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Nebraska At Omaha in the most recent data year. Gerontology graduates of University Of Nebraska At Omaha earn a median of $48,906 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $21,783. More information about a degree in gerontology from University Of Nebraska At Omaha

2

Minnesota State University Moorhead
Moorhead, MN

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

10 Gerontology Degrees Awarded

$50,892 Median Starting Salary

Minnesota State University Moorhead is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in gerontology, ranking #2. Minnesota State University Moorhead is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Moorhead. Roughly 57% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 10 gerontology degrees were awarded at Minnesota State University Moorhead in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, gerontology degree recipients from Minnesota State University Moorhead generally make around $50,892. Typical student debt for the program is $24,447. Read more about the gerontology program at Minnesota State University Moorhead

Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 18 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.