by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in the Plains States Region to determine which ones were the best for gerontology students pursuing a degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 158 degrees in gerontology annually.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Gerontology Schools in the Plains States Region list, to help you choose the best school for you. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.
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If you want to learn more about how we derive our rankings, see College Factual's Methodology.
The schools below may not offer all types of gerontology degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.
Kansas State University is a great option for students interested in a degree in gerontology. Located in the small city of Manhattan, K -State is a public university with a large student population.
Soon after graduating, gerontology degree recipients typically make about $37,623 at the beginning of their careers.
More information about a degree in gerontology from Kansas State University
Every student who is interested in gerontology needs to look into University of Nebraska at Omaha. UNOMAHA is a fairly large public university located in the city of Omaha.More information about a degree in gerontology from University of Nebraska at Omaha
Explore the best gerontology colleges for a specific state in the Plains States Region .
Gerontology is one of 51 different types of Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Gerontology | 158 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 2,037 |
| Behavioral Science | 564 |
| Data Analytics | 431 |
| International Studies | 418 |
| Nutrition Science | 397 |
| Data Science | 326 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 312 |
| Sustainability Science | 189 |
| Natural Sciences | 164 |
| Human Computer Interaction | 163 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
