2023 Best Gerontology Master's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region
Finding the Best Gerontology Master's Degree School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, gerontology was ranked #243 in the country. In fact 1,234 degrees and certificates were handed out 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 help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Gerontology Master's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. This report analyzed 6 schools in the Plains States Region to see which ones offered the best master's degree programs for students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.
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2023 Best Gerontology Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region
The colleges and universities below are the best for gerontology majors pursuing a master's degree.
Top Plains States Region Schools for a Master's in Gerontology
Our analysis found Kansas State University to be the best school for gerontology students who want to pursue a master’s degree in the Plains States Region . Located in the city of Manhattan, K -State is a public school with a very large student population.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Iowa State University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Gerontology Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the city of Ames, Iowa State is a public college with a very large student population.
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The excellent master’s degree programs at Webster University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best gerontology schools in the Plains States Region . Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, Webster is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Saint Cloud State University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Gerontology Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the small city of Saint Cloud, St. Cloud State University is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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Out of the 6 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Nebraska at Omaha landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the city of Omaha, UNOMAHA is a public school with a large student population.
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Capella University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for gerontology students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Capella University is a very large private for-profit school located in the large city of Minneapolis.
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Request InformationBest Gerontology Colleges by State
Explore the best gerontology schools for a specific state in the Plains States region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 32 |
| Minnesota | 7 |
| Kansas | 48 |
| Iowa | 20 |
| Nebraska | 33 |
| North Dakota | 1 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Gerontology
Gerontology is one of 44 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Majors Related to Gerontology
| 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 6 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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