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Best Schools for Gerontology in 2026

5 schools ranked by DegreeWorth Score · Updated 2026

These are the top schools offering Gerontology, ranked by DegreeWorth Score. The score combines graduate earnings, AI automation resilience, job market demand, and return on tuition investment. The average Gerontology graduate earns $37,425/yr across 5 schools.

Programs Ranked
5
Avg Earnings
$37,425/yr
Avg DW Score
41/100
AI Risk
High
55% task exposure

All Gerontology Programs Ranked

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# School DW Score Earnings ROI
1 University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi, MD · Public 		53
49–53 		$43,840/yr 17.4x
2 California State University-Sacramento
Sacramento, CA · Public 		50
49–51 		$38,461/yr 19.4x
3 Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS · Public 		48
47–48 		$37,623/yr 14.3x
4 Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH · Public 		29
30–29 		$33,497/yr 7.2x
5 Ashford University
San Diego, CA · Private for-profit 		25
26–26 		$33,706/yr 5.8x

Methodology

Programs are ranked by DegreeWorth Score, which combines four equally weighted factors: graduate earnings (Year 1 after graduation), AI automation resilience (based on OpenAI and academic research), job market size (BLS annual openings), and earnings-to-tuition multiple (10-year projected earnings vs. 4-year tuition).

Earnings data comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, which reports actual median earnings of graduates — not self-reported surveys.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Gerontology?
Based on our DegreeWorth Score, University of Maryland Global Campus ranks #1 for Gerontology with a score of 53/100 and graduate earnings of $43,840/yr.
How much do Gerontology graduates earn?
Across 5 schools, Gerontology graduates earn an average of $37,425/yr in their first year. The highest-earning program reports $43,840/yr.
Is Gerontology a good major for AI resistance?
Gerontology has an average AI task exposure of 55%, rated "High". This field has significant AI exposure. Check individual program pages for scenario analysis.
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (earnings, debt), Bureau of Labor Statistics 2024–2034 (employment projections), OpenAI GPTs-are-GPTs research (AI task exposure), Felten et al. AIOE. Last updated 2025.