2026 Best Gerontology Certificate Degree Schools

#1

University Of Nevada Reno

Reno, NV

University Of Nevada Reno tops our 2026 ranking of the best Gerontology certificate degree schools in the United States. University Of Nevada Reno is a public school based in Reno, NV. The six-year graduation rate is 61%. Students from in state pay about $9,578 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $27,720. Graduates carry a median of $19,918 in student loans. Read the full report on University Of Nevada Reno

#2

Washington State University

Pullman, WA

The strong Gerontology programs at Washington State University earned it the #2 place in the United States. This public school is set in Pullman, WA. Washington State University graduates 60% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,391, with out-of-state students paying around $29,950. Students borrow a median of $21,903 to complete their Gerontology program here. Get the full Washington State University report

#3

Central Carolina Technical College

Sumter, SC

You'll be in good company at Central Carolina Technical College, which ranked #3 this year. Located in Sumter, SC, Central Carolina Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,715, compared with $9,016 for out-of-state students. Typical Gerontology student debt is $15,750. Read more about Central Carolina Technical College

#4

University Of Massachusetts Boston

Boston, MA

A rank of #4 makes University Of Massachusetts Boston one of the top choices in the United States. University Of Massachusetts Boston is a public school based in Boston, MA. Roughly 49% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,898, with out-of-state students paying around $38,115. The median Gerontology program debt is $26,236. Read the full report on University Of Massachusetts Boston

#5

Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis

Indianapolis, IN

You'll be in good company at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis, which ranked #5 this year. Based in Indianapolis, IN, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is a public institution. Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis posts a six-year graduation rate of 54%. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,762, compared with $34,891 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,146 to complete their Gerontology program here. Read the full report on Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis

#6

University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee

Milwaukee, WI

University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee did well this year, earning the #6 position. Located in Milwaukee, WI, University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee is a public institution. About 53% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $10,398 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $22,398. University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee Gerontology students take on a median of $26,657 in debt. More on University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee

#7

University Of South Carolina Beaufort

Bluffton, SC

University Of South Carolina Beaufort ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best Gerontology schools. Based in Bluffton, SC, University Of South Carolina Beaufort is a public institution. Roughly 34% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,730, with out-of-state students paying around $21,776. Students borrow a median of $27,971 to complete their Gerontology program here. More on University Of South Carolina Beaufort

#10

Wright State University Main Campus

Dayton, OH

Wright State University Main Campus landed the #10 spot in the United States this year. Wright State University Main Campus is a public school based in Dayton, OH. Wright State University Main Campus graduates 42% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $10,991, while out-of-state students pay about $20,691. Students borrow a median of $25,836 to complete their Gerontology program here. More on Wright State University Main Campus

#11

Indiana State University

Terre Haute, IN

Indiana State University ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best Gerontology schools. This public school is set in Terre Haute, IN. The six-year graduation rate is 43%. Students from in state pay about $10,258 in tuition and fees, compared with $22,322 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,582 to complete their Gerontology program here. See the full Indiana State University profile

#12

Western Oregon University

Monmouth, OR

Western Oregon University landed the #12 spot in the United States this year. Located in Monmouth, OR, Western Oregon University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 47%. Students from in state pay about $11,514 in tuition and fees, compared with $32,169 for out-of-state students. Western Oregon University Gerontology students take on a median of $24,166 in debt. See the full Western Oregon University profile

#11

Middle Tennessee State University

Middle Tennessee State University came in at #11 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Middle Tennessee State University

#12

Oregon State University

Oregon State University placed #12 among Gerontology schools in the United States. Read more about Oregon State University

#13

Rhode Island College

Rhode Island College ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best Gerontology schools. More on Rhode Island College

#14

Saint Xavier University

Saint Xavier University came in at #14 in this year's ranking. More on Saint Xavier University

#15

University Of Missouri St Louis

University Of Missouri St Louis did well this year, earning the #15 position. More on University Of Missouri St Louis

#16

Capella University

Capella University placed #16 among Gerontology schools in the United States. Get the full Capella University report

#17

University Of Maryland University College

University Of Maryland University College landed the #17 spot in the United States this year. More on University Of Maryland University College

#18

Wayne State University

Wayne State University came in at #18 in this year's ranking. More on Wayne State University

#19

University Of Nebraska At Omaha

University Of Nebraska At Omaha came in at #19 in this year's ranking. Read more about University Of Nebraska At Omaha

#20

Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University landed the #20 spot in the United States this year. See the full Nova Southeastern University profile

#21

Winston Salem State University

Winston Salem State University landed the #21 spot in the United States this year. See the full Winston Salem State University profile

#22

La Salle University

La Salle University came in at #22 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on La Salle University

#23

Ohio University Main Campus

Ohio University Main Campus did well this year, earning the #23 position. See the full Ohio University Main Campus profile

#24

Ithaca College

Ithaca College came in at #24 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Ithaca College

#25

North Dakota State University Main Campus

North Dakota State University Main Campus did well this year, earning the #25 position. Read the full report on North Dakota State University Main Campus

#26

Pontifical Catholic University Of Puerto Rico Mayaguez

Pontifical Catholic University Of Puerto Rico Mayaguez came in at #26 in this year's ranking. Get the full Pontifical Catholic University Of Puerto Rico Mayaguez report

#27

Idaho State University

Idaho State University ranked #27 on our 2026 list of the best Gerontology schools. Get the full Idaho State University report

#28

Minnesota State University Mankato

Minnesota State University Mankato landed the #28 spot in the United States this year. See the full Minnesota State University Mankato profile

#29

University Of Northern Iowa

University Of Northern Iowa did well this year, earning the #29 position. More on University Of Northern Iowa

#30

California State University Long Beach

California State University Long Beach did well this year, earning the #30 position. Read the full report on California State University Long Beach

#31

East Carolina University

East Carolina University came in at #31 in this year's ranking. More on East Carolina University

#32

Indiana University Bloomington

Indiana University Bloomington placed #32 among Gerontology schools in the United States. Get the full Indiana University Bloomington report

#33

University Of La Verne

University Of La Verne ranked #33 on our 2026 list of the best Gerontology schools. Read the full report on University Of La Verne

#34

University Of Wisconsin Whitewater

University Of Wisconsin Whitewater did well this year, earning the #34 position. Read more about University Of Wisconsin Whitewater

#35

Georgetown University

Georgetown University did well this year, earning the #35 position. More on Georgetown University

#36

University Of Akron Main Campus

University Of Akron Main Campus did well this year, earning the #36 position. Read the full report on University Of Akron Main Campus

#37

Northwest Technical College

Northwest Technical College ranked #37 on our 2026 list of the best Gerontology schools. See the full Northwest Technical College profile

#38

University Of Maine

University Of Maine landed the #38 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on University Of Maine

#39

Minnesota State University Moorhead

Minnesota State University Moorhead did well this year, earning the #39 position. Read the full report on Minnesota State University Moorhead

#40

Weber State University

Weber State University landed the #40 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Weber State University report

#41

Bethune Cookman University

Bethune Cookman University placed #41 among Gerontology schools in the United States. Read the full report on Bethune Cookman University

#42

California State University Fullerton

California State University Fullerton ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best Gerontology schools. More on California State University Fullerton

#43

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College landed the #43 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Northeast Wisconsin Technical College

#44

University Of Kentucky

University Of Kentucky came in at #44 in this year's ranking. More on University Of Kentucky

#45

Texas Tech University

Texas Tech University ranked #45 on our 2026 list of the best Gerontology schools. Read more about Texas Tech University

#46

Johns Hopkins University

Johns Hopkins University ranked #46 on our 2026 list of the best Gerontology schools. Get the full Johns Hopkins University report

#47

Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College

Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College placed #47 among Gerontology schools in the United States. Read the full report on Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College

#48

Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University did well this year, earning the #48 position. Read the full report on Western Michigan University

#49

Quincy College

Quincy College ranked #49 on our 2026 list of the best Gerontology schools. See the full Quincy College profile

#50

University Of North Carolina At Greensboro

University Of North Carolina At Greensboro came in at #50 in this year's ranking. Get the full University Of North Carolina At Greensboro report