2026 Best Adult Development & Aging Master’s Degree Schools

Adult Development & Aging is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 73 schools to find the best for adult development & aging students.

What’s on this page:

• Best Master’s Degree Adult Development & Aging Schools
• Other Degree Levels

Best Schools for Adult Development & Aging in the United States

These are the top schools for a master’s degree in adult development & aging, based on student outcomes and program quality.

Top Schools in Adult Development & Aging

1

Arizona State University Skysong
Scottsdale, AZ

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

17 Adult Development & Aging Degrees Awarded

$49,757 Median Starting Salary

Arizona State University Skysong tops our 2026 ranking of the best adult development & aging schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Scottsdale. About 17 adult development & aging degrees were awarded at Arizona State University Skysong in the most recent year. Adult Development & Aging graduates of Arizona State University Skysong earn a median of $49,757 early in their careers. Arizona State University Skysong graduates carry a median of $23,742 in student loans. More information about a degree in adult development & aging from Arizona State University Skysong

2

Wichita State University
Wichita, KS

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

11 Adult Development & Aging Degrees Awarded

$47,598 Median Starting Salary

A rank of #2 makes Wichita State University one of the top schools for adult development & aging. Set in the city of Wichita, Wichita State University is a large public institution. Roughly 51% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 11 adult development & aging degrees were awarded at Wichita State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, adult development & aging degree recipients from Wichita State University generally make around $47,598. Students borrow a median of $24,262 to complete this degree. See the full adult development & aging program report for Wichita State University

Other Adult Development & Aging Degree Levels

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 73 schools evaluated.

• 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 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.