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2026 Best Gerontology Schools in the Far Western Region

4 Colleges in the United States
156 Gerontology Degrees Awarded
$48,437 Avg Early-Career Salary

Gerontology is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 22 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for gerontology students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Gerontology in the Far Western Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall gerontology education in the Far Western Region.

Top Schools in Gerontology

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California State University Sacramento tops our 2026 ranking of the best gerontology schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Sacramento. California State University Sacramento graduates 56% of students within six years. About 10 gerontology degrees were awarded at California State University Sacramento in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, gerontology degree recipients from California State University Sacramento generally make around $38,461. California State University Sacramento graduates carry a median of $21,000 in student loans. Read more about the gerontology program at California State University Sacramento

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University Of Southern California came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best gerontology schools. University Of Southern California is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Los Angeles. About 92% of students finish within six years. University Of Southern California awarded about 124 gerontology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the gerontology program make about $57,270 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $15,625 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in gerontology from University Of Southern California

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Portland Community College came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best gerontology schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Portland. About 22 gerontology degrees were awarded at Portland Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, gerontology degree recipients from Portland Community College generally make around $49,580. Students borrow a median of $20,648 to complete this degree. Read more about the gerontology program at Portland Community College

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 22 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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