2023 Most Popular Gerontology Graduate Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region
Finding the Best Gerontology Graduate Certificate 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 Graduate Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. This report analyzed 12 schools in the Plains States Region to see which ones were the most popular graduate certificate programs 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 Graduate Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for gerontology majors pursuing a graduate certificate.
Top 10 Most Popular Gerontology Graduate Certificate Schools
Our analysis found University of Nebraska at Omaha to be the most popular school for gerontology students who want to pursue a graduate certificate in the Plains States Region . Located in the large city of Omaha, UNOMAHA is a public college with a large student population.
Women make up 89% of the gerontology majors at the school.
Read full report on Gerontology at University of Nebraska at Omaha
Request Information
The in-demand graduate certificate programs at University of Iowa helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular gerontology schools in the Plains States Region . Iowa is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Iowa City.
About 83% of the students majoring in gerontology at the school are women while 17% are male.
Read full report on Gerontology at University of Iowa
Request Information
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Saint Louis University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Gerontology Graduate Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region list. SLU is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Louis.
Full Gerontology at Saint Louis University Report
Request Information
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Webster University is a great place for gerontology students working on their graduate certificate. Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, Webster is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.
Read full report on Gerontology at Webster University
Request Information
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend North Dakota State University - Main Campus. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Gerontology Graduate Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region list. North Dakota State University is a fairly large public school located in the city of Fargo.
Full Gerontology at North Dakota State University - Main Campus Report
Request Information
Out of the 12 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Kansas State University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the small city of Manhattan, K -State is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Full Gerontology at Kansas State University Report
Request Information
Out of the 12 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Missouri - Columbia landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the city of Columbia, Mizzou is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Read full report on Gerontology at University of Missouri - Columbia
Request Information
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of Central Missouri is a great place for gerontology students working on their graduate certificate. UCM is a fairly large public school located in the town of Warrensburg.
Request Information
Iowa State University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Gerontology Graduate Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in the city of Ames, Iowa State is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Full Gerontology at Iowa State University Report
Request Information
University of Missouri - Kansas City landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular graduate certificate gerontology programs. UMKC is a fairly large public school located in the city of Kansas City.
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 |
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 12 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.
Course Advisor provides higher-education, college and university, degree, program, career, salary, and other helpful information to students, faculty, institutions, and other internet audiences. Presented information and data are subject to change. Inclusion on this website does not imply or represent a direct relationship with the company, school, or brand. Information, though believed correct at time of publication, may not be correct, and no warranty is provided. Contact the schools to verify any information before relying on it. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify. The displayed options may include sponsored or recommended results, not necessarily based on your preferences.
© Course Advisor – All Rights Reserved.