2026 Best Gerontology Bachelor’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best Gerontology bachelor’s degree programs in the United States? This list ranks 175 colleges by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To help you make your decision, Course Advisor analyzed schools to build this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Gerontology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
Explore the leading schools below:
University Of Northern Iowa tops our 2026 ranking of the best Gerontology bachelor's degree schools in the United States. University Of Northern Iowa is a public school based in Cedar Falls, IA. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $9,936, compared with $21,712 for out-of-state students. The median Gerontology program debt is $22,635. More on University Of Northern Iowa
A rank of #2 makes University Of Southern California one of the top choices in the United States. Based in Los Angeles, CA, University Of Southern California is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 92%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $71,647. University Of Southern California Gerontology students take on a median of $15,625 in debt. More on University Of Southern California
Kansas State University came in at #3 on this year's Gerontology ranking in the United States. Kansas State University is a public school based in Manhattan, KS. The six-year graduation rate is 71%. Students from in state pay about $11,221 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $28,568. The median Gerontology program debt is $25,000. More on Kansas State University
A rank of #4 makes Miami University Oxford one of the top choices in the United States. Located in Oxford, OH, Miami University Oxford is a public institution. Roughly 80% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $17,519, with out-of-state students paying around $38,965. Typical Gerontology student debt is $24,177. Read more about Miami University Oxford
Out of the 175 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Ashford University landed the #5 spot. This private for-profit school is set in San Diego, CA. Ashford University posts a six-year graduation rate of 10%. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,960. The median Gerontology program debt is $40,396. See the full Ashford University profile
Suny College At Oneonta placed #6 among Gerontology schools in the United States. Suny College At Oneonta is a public school based in Oneonta, NY. Suny College At Oneonta graduates 69% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $8,831, compared with $19,781 for out-of-state students. Typical Gerontology student debt is $22,046. See the full Suny College At Oneonta profile
University Of Nebraska At Omaha placed #7 among Gerontology schools in the United States. This public school is set in Omaha, NE. About 49% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,718, compared with $23,206 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $21,783 in student loans. Read more about University Of Nebraska At Omaha
Minnesota State University Moorhead came in at #8 in this year's ranking. Set in Moorhead, MN, Minnesota State University Moorhead is a public institution. Minnesota State University Moorhead graduates 57% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $10,428. The median Gerontology program debt is $24,447. Get the full Minnesota State University Moorhead report
California State University Sacramento landed the #9 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Sacramento, CA. Roughly 56% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $8,018, with out-of-state students paying around $20,618. Typical Gerontology student debt is $21,000. Read the full report on California State University Sacramento
Western Oregon University came in at #11 in this year's ranking. Based in Monmouth, OR, Western Oregon University is a public institution. Roughly 47% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $11,514, with out-of-state students paying around $32,169. Western Oregon University Gerontology students take on a median of $24,166 in debt. See the full Western Oregon University profile
San Diego State University did well this year, earning the #12 position. San Diego State University is a public school based in San Diego, CA. The six-year graduation rate is 76%. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,728, with out-of-state students paying around $21,328. San Diego State University Gerontology students take on a median of $16,417 in debt. Read more about San Diego State University
Bowling Green State University Main Campus ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best Gerontology schools. Bowling Green State University Main Campus is a public school based in Bowling Green, OH. Bowling Green State University Main Campus posts a six-year graduation rate of 61%. In-state tuition and fees average $13,912, while out-of-state students pay about $21,900. Bowling Green State University Main Campus Gerontology students take on a median of $26,973 in debt. Read more about Bowling Green State University Main Campus
Missouri State University Springfield did well this year, earning the #14 position. Located in Springfield, MO, Missouri State University Springfield is a public institution. About 58% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,502, compared with $18,770 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $24,408 to complete their Gerontology program here. See the full Missouri State University Springfield profile
University Of South Florida Main Campus came in at #15 in this year's ranking. University Of South Florida Main Campus is a public school based in Tampa, FL. University Of South Florida Main Campus posts a six-year graduation rate of 77%. Students from in state pay about $6,410 in tuition and fees, compared with $17,324 for out-of-state students. Typical Gerontology student debt is $21,829. More on University Of South Florida Main Campus
Cuny York College did well this year, earning the #16 position. Cuny York College is a public school based in Jamaica, NY. Cuny York College graduates 32% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $7,358, compared with $15,308 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $12,573 to complete their Gerontology program here. More on Cuny York College
La Salle University ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best Gerontology schools. Read more about La Salle University
The University Of Tennessee placed #17 among Gerontology schools in the United States. See the full The University Of Tennessee profile
University Of Maryland Baltimore County ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best Gerontology schools. Read more about University Of Maryland Baltimore County
Stark State College did well this year, earning the #19 position. See the full Stark State College profile
Georgia State University ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best Gerontology schools. Read the full report on Georgia State University
Eastern Illinois University did well this year, earning the #21 position. Get the full Eastern Illinois University report
Saint Xavier University landed the #22 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Saint Xavier University
Quincy College
Quincy College came in at #23 in this year's ranking. See the full Quincy College profile
University Of Rhode Island ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best Gerontology schools. Get the full University Of Rhode Island report
Concordia University Chicago placed #25 among Gerontology schools in the United States. Read the full report on Concordia University Chicago
Rest of the Top 50 Best Gerontology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
These schools also placed among the very best this year:
Jacksonville University ranked #26 on our 2026 list of the best Gerontology schools. Read more about Jacksonville University
Abilene Christian University ranked #27 on our 2026 list of the best Gerontology schools. Read the full report on Abilene Christian University
Bethune Cookman University placed #28 among Gerontology schools in the United States. Read the full report on Bethune Cookman University
Cuny Brooklyn College came in at #29 in this year's ranking. More on Cuny Brooklyn College
University Of Central Missouri placed #30 among Gerontology schools in the United States. Get the full University Of Central Missouri report
University Of Kentucky ranked #31 on our 2026 list of the best Gerontology schools. More on University Of Kentucky
Widener University Main Campus ranked #32 on our 2026 list of the best Gerontology schools. More on Widener University Main Campus
Nova Southeastern University ranked #33 on our 2026 list of the best Gerontology schools. Read more about Nova Southeastern University
Hofstra University did well this year, earning the #34 position. Get the full Hofstra University report
Capella University placed #35 among Gerontology schools in the United States. More on Capella University
University Of Utah landed the #36 spot in the United States this year. See the full University Of Utah profile
Central Carolina Technical College ranked #37 on our 2026 list of the best Gerontology schools. More on Central Carolina Technical College
University Of Arkansas placed #38 among Gerontology schools in the United States. See the full University Of Arkansas profile
Illinois State University ranked #39 on our 2026 list of the best Gerontology schools. Read more about Illinois State University
Methodist College landed the #40 spot in the United States this year. More on Methodist College
Wayne State University placed #41 among Gerontology schools in the United States. See the full Wayne State University profile
Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College came in at #42 in this year's ranking. More on Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College
Kent State University At Kent placed #43 among Gerontology schools in the United States. See the full Kent State University At Kent profile
Springfield College ranked #44 on our 2026 list of the best Gerontology schools. See the full Springfield College profile
Monmouth University ranked #45 on our 2026 list of the best Gerontology schools. Read the full report on Monmouth University
Collin County Community College District placed #46 among Gerontology schools in the United States. Get the full Collin County Community College District report
Virginia Commonwealth University did well this year, earning the #47 position. Get the full Virginia Commonwealth University report
North Central Michigan College landed the #48 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on North Central Michigan College
Winthrop University did well this year, earning the #49 position. Read the full report on Winthrop University
Utah Valley University came in at #50 in this year's ranking. See the full Utah Valley University profile
Related Gerontology Rankings
See rankings for other degree levels:
- Best Gerontology Schools (All Levels)
- Best Gerontology Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Gerontology Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Gerontology Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Gerontology Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Gerontology Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Gerontology Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 175 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).