2023 Most Popular Gerontology Doctor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region
Finding the Best Gerontology Doctor'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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Gerontology Doctor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 4 schools in the Plains States Region to see which doctor's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Gerontology program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Gerontology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for gerontology majors pursuing a doctor's degree.
Most Popular Plains States Region Schools for a Doctorate in Gerontology
Our analysis found University of Nebraska at Omaha to be the most popular school for gerontology students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in the Plains States Region . Located in the large city of Omaha, UNOMAHA is a public college with a large student population.
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Our 2023 rankings named Iowa State University the most popular school in the Plains States Region for gerontology students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the small city of Ames, Iowa State is a public college with a very large student population.
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Out of the 4 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Kansas landed the # 3 spot on the list. KU is a fairly large public school located in the city of Lawrence.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means North Dakota State University - Main Campus is a great place for gerontology students working on their doctor’s degree. North Dakota State University is a large public school located in the midsize city of Fargo.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 32 |
| Minnesota | 7 |
| Kansas | 48 |
| Iowa | 20 |
| Nebraska | 33 |
| North Dakota | 1 |
Gerontology Related Majors
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 4 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.
More about our data sources and methodologies.