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2026 Most Popular Online Gerontology Schools

There are 29 schools that offer a degree in Gerontology mostly online. The most popular online schools, by student demand, are below:

With all the Gerontology programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Online Gerontology Schools ranking. Our analysis looked at 29 schools in the United States offering mostly-online programs for Gerontology students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with mostly-online programs.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for Gerontology majors pursuing an online degree.

#1

University of Indianapolis

Indianapolis, IN

The most popular school in the United States for earning a Gerontology degree online is University of Indianapolis. University of Indianapolis is a private nonprofit school located in Indianapolis, IN. Roughly 67% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people earned their degree in Gerontology from this school. Women make up 83% of the Gerontology students at the school. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $48,997. Full Gerontology at University of Indianapolis Report

University of North Carolina at Greensboro landed the #2 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Gerontology Schools ranking. Located in Greensboro, NC, this is a public institution. About 100% of degrees in Gerontology here are earned online. This school awarded 19 degrees in Gerontology in the most recent reporting year. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $37,785. Read full report on Gerontology at University of North Carolina at Greensboro

#3

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, UT

University of Utah comes in at #3 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Gerontology majors. University of Utah is a public school located in Salt Lake City, UT. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people earned their degree in Gerontology from this school. Women make up 75% of the Gerontology students at the school. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $52,685. Full Gerontology at University of Utah Report

University of Maryland Global Campus comes in at #4 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Gerontology majors. University of Maryland Global Campus is a public school located in Adelphi, MD. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people earned their degree in Gerontology from this school. About 86% of the students earning this degree here are women. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $66,817. Read More…

#5

Brenau University

Gainesville, GA

Brenau University comes in at #5 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Gerontology majors. Brenau University is a private nonprofit school located in Gainesville, GA. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. This school awarded 7 degrees in Gerontology in the most recent reporting year. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $51,095. Full Gerontology at Brenau University Report

University of Louisiana at Monroe landed the #6 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Gerontology Schools ranking. University of Louisiana at Monroe is a public school located in Monroe, LA. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people earned their degree in Gerontology from this school. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $43,406. Read More…

#7

East Carolina University

Greenville, NC

East Carolina University comes in at #7 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Gerontology majors. Located in Greenville, NC, this is a public institution. About 100% of degrees in Gerontology here are earned online. This school awarded 5 degrees in Gerontology in the most recent reporting year. About 80% of the students earning this degree here are women. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $44,602. Read More…

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College comes in at #8 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Gerontology majors. Located in Green Bay, WI, this is a public institution. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. This school awarded 5 degrees in Gerontology in the most recent reporting year. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $43,483. Read More…

#9

University of Maine

Orono, ME

University of Maine landed the #9 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Gerontology Schools ranking. Located in Orono, ME, this is a public institution. About 100% of degrees in Gerontology here are earned online. This school awarded 5 degrees in Gerontology in the most recent reporting year. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $43,355. Read full report on Gerontology at University of Maine

#10

McDaniel College

Westminster, MD

McDaniel College landed the #10 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Gerontology Schools ranking. McDaniel College is a private nonprofit school located in Westminster, MD. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people earned their degree in Gerontology from this school. About 75% of the students earning this degree here are women. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $49,886. Read full report on Gerontology at McDaniel College

Central Carolina Technical College comes in at #11 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Gerontology majors. Located in Sumter, SC, this is a public institution. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. This school awarded 3 degrees in Gerontology in the most recent reporting year. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $39,368. Read full report on Gerontology at Central Carolina Technical College

#12

Texas State University

San Marcos, TX

Texas State University comes in at #12 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Gerontology majors. Texas State University is a public school located in San Marcos, TX. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people earned their degree in Gerontology from this school. About 33% of the students earning this degree here are women. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $42,210. Full Gerontology at Texas State University Report

#13

Indiana University-Indianapolis

Indianapolis, IN

Indiana University-Indianapolis comes in at #13 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Gerontology majors. Indiana University-Indianapolis is a public school located in Indianapolis, IN. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. This school awarded 2 degrees in Gerontology in the most recent reporting year. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $49,273. Read full report on Gerontology at Indiana University-Indianapolis

#14

Regent University

Virginia Beach, VA

Regent University landed the #14 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Gerontology Schools ranking. Regent University is a private nonprofit school located in Virginia Beach, VA. About 100% of degrees in Gerontology here are earned online. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people earned their degree in Gerontology from this school. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $42,499. Full Gerontology at Regent University Report

#15

Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, MI

Western Michigan University landed the #15 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Gerontology Schools ranking. Located in Kalamazoo, MI, this is a public institution. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people earned their degree in Gerontology from this school. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $43,987. Read More…

Appalachian State University comes in at #16 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Gerontology majors. Located in Boone, NC, this is a public institution. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people earned their degree in Gerontology from this school. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $37,893. Read full report on Gerontology at Appalachian State University

Arizona State University Digital Immersion comes in at #17 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Gerontology majors. Located in Scottsdale, AZ, this is a public institution. About 100% of degrees in Gerontology here are earned online. This school awarded 1 degrees in Gerontology in the most recent reporting year. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $48,210. Full Gerontology at Arizona State University Digital Immersion Report

#18

Ashford University

San Diego, CA

Ashford University comes in at #18 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Gerontology majors. Ashford University is a private for-profit school located in San Diego, CA. About 100% of degrees in Gerontology here are earned online. This school awarded 1 degrees in Gerontology in the most recent reporting year. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $47,447. Read More…

#19

University of North Georgia

Dahlonega, GA

University of North Georgia comes in at #19 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Gerontology majors. University of North Georgia is a public school located in Dahlonega, GA. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people earned their degree in Gerontology from this school. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $43,016. Read full report on Gerontology at University of North Georgia

#20

Capella University

Minneapolis, MN

Capella University comes in at #20 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Gerontology majors. Located in Minneapolis, MN, this is a private for-profit institution. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $79,233. Full Gerontology at Capella University Report

#21

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA

George Mason University landed the #21 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Gerontology Schools ranking. George Mason University is a public school located in Fairfax, VA. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $55,366. Full Gerontology at George Mason University Report

#22

Indiana University-Bloomington

Bloomington, IN

Indiana University-Bloomington comes in at #22 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Gerontology majors. Located in Bloomington, IN, this is a public institution. About 100% of degrees in Gerontology here are earned online. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $48,621. Full Gerontology at Indiana University-Bloomington Report

Northwest Technical College comes in at #23 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Gerontology majors. Located in Bemidji, MN, this is a public institution. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $43,808. Read More…

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus comes in at #24 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Gerontology majors. Oklahoma State University-Main Campus is a public school located in Stillwater, OK. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $46,062. Read full report on Gerontology at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus

#25

Quincy College

Quincy, MA

Quincy College comes in at #25 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Gerontology majors. Located in Quincy, MA, this is a public institution. About 100% of degrees in Gerontology here are earned online. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $35,792. Read More…

#27

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, TX

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More Gerontology Rankings

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we’ve developed the Most Popular Online Gerontology Schools ranking, along with other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.

Gerontology Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Gerontology 870
Related Major Annual Graduates
Other Interdisciplinary Studies 30,141
Biological & Physical Science 28,033
Data Analytics 12,891
Interdisciplinary Studies 10,355
Data Science 7,716

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*The average salary above is for the top 25 schools only.

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