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Best Gerontology Schools in Illinois

2023 Best Gerontology Schools in Illinois

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Finding the Best Gerontology School for You

Gerontology is the #224 most popular major in Illinois with 33 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Gerontology Schools in Illinois ranking. Our analysis looked at 2 schools in Illinois to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

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2023 Best Gerontology Schools in Illinois

The colleges and universities below are the best for gerontology majors pursuing a .

Top Illinois Schools in Gerontology

#1

Eastern Illinois University

Charleston, IL

Our analysis found Eastern Illinois University to be the best school for gerontology students who want to pursue a degree in Illinois. Located in the distant town of Charleston, EIU is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Southern Illinois University Carbondale is a great place for gerontology students. SIUC is a large public school located in the city of Carbondale.

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Best Gerontology Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Gerontology Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Michigan 18
Ohio 45
Indiana 16
Wisconsin 19

Gerontology is one of 44 different types of programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies 34,975
Biological & Physical Science 30,075
Interdisciplinary Studies 9,074
International Studies 7,368
Nutrition Science 5,330

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 2 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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 the rest 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Photo by Chalmers Butterfield.

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