2023 Best Value Gerontology Schools in the Plains States Region
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Gerontology 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.
The Best Value Gerontology Schools in the Plains States Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 13 schools in the Plains States Region to see which programs offered the best value experiences for gerontology students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.
Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
Top 10 Best Gerontology Schools
Our 2023 rankings named University of Northern Iowa the best value school in the Plains States Region for gerontology students. UNI is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Cedar Falls.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at UNI are $19,753 a year. While working on their degree, gerontology majors at UNI accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt.
UNI also claimed a spot on our Best Gerontology Schools in the Plains States Region list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools in this category.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend North Dakota State University - Main Campus. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Value Gerontology Schools in the Plains States Region list. North Dakota State University is a large public school located in the midsize city of Fargo.
North Dakota State University undergraduate students pay an average of $14,876 in tuition and fees each year.
North Dakota State University excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Gerontology Schools in the Plains States Region list.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Webster University is a great value for gerontology students. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, Webster is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.
Webster undergraduate students pay an average of $28,700 in tuition and fees each year.
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Out of the 13 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Saint Cloud State University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the small city of Saint Cloud, St. Cloud State University is a public college with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at St. Cloud State University are $18,010 a year.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Kansas State University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Gerontology Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the small city of Manhattan, K -State is a public school with a very large student population.
K -State undergraduate students pay an average of $26,491 in tuition and fees each year. On average, gerontology graduates from K -State take out $27,000 in student loans while working on their degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $331, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Minnesota State University - Moorhead landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value gerontology programs. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Moorhead, MSU Moorhead is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
MSU Moorhead undergraduate students pay an average of $17,564 in tuition and fees each year.
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University of Kansas ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Gerontology Schools in the Plains States Region list. KU is a very large public school located in the city of Lawrence.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at KU are $28,034 a year.
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University of Nebraska at Omaha did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for gerontology students. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the large city of Omaha, UNOMAHA is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UNOMAHA are $21,718 per year.
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Iowa State University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value gerontology programs. Located in the city of Ames, Iowa State is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Iowa State undergraduate students pay an average of $25,446 in tuition and fees each year.
Iowa State excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Gerontology Schools in the Plains States Region list.
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Missouri State University - Springfield ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Gerontology Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the city of Springfield, Missouri State is a public school with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Missouri State are $16,498 a year.
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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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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 13 schools only.
- 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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