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2024 Best Family Practice Nurse/Nursing Doctor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region

9 Colleges in the Plains States Region
131 Doctor's Degrees
If you pursue a doctor's degree in family practice nurse/nursing, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #49 most popular program in the country. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.

College Factual reviewed 9 schools in the Plains States Region to determine which ones were the best for doctor's degree seekers in the field of family practice nurse/nursing. Combined, these schools handed out 131 doctor's degrees in family practice nurse/nursing to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Family Practice Nurse/Nursing School for Your Doctor's Degree

Best Family Practice Nurse/Nursing Doctor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region The family practice nursing doctor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.

A Great Overall School

A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To account for this we include a school's overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree ranking which itself looks at a collection of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.

Other Factors We Consider

The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for family practice nurse/nursing students working on their doctor's degree.

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The family practice nursing school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Family Practice Nurse/Nursing Doctor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region.

Best Schools for Doctorate Students to Study Family Practice Nurse/Nursing in the Plains States Region

Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in family practice nurse/nursing.

10 Top Plains States Region Schools for a Doctorate in Family Practice Nursing

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
42 Annual Graduates

It is hard to beat Creighton University if you want to pursue a doctor's degree in family practice nurse/nursing. Located in the city of Omaha, Creighton is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a doctorate in family practice nurse/nursing from Creighton University

2
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
20 Annual Graduates

It's hard to beat Maryville University of Saint Louis if you want to pursue a doctor's degree in family practice nurse/nursing. Maryville U is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Saint Louis.More information about a doctorate in family practice nurse/nursing from Maryville University of Saint Louis

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University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
8 Annual Graduates

It's difficult to beat University of Iowa if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in family practice nurse/nursing. Located in the city of Iowa City, Iowa is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in family practice nurse/nursing from University of Iowa

4
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
11 Annual Graduates

Winona State University is a great decision for individuals interested in a doctor's degree in family practice nurse/nursing. Located in the distant town of Winona, Winona State is a public university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a doctorate in family practice nurse/nursing from Winona State University

5
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
4 Annual Graduates

Located in the remote town of Brookings, South Dakota State is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in family practice nurse/nursing from South Dakota State University

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University of Mary
Bismarck, ND
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
16 Annual Graduates

UMary is a small private not-for-profit university located in the rural area of Bismarck.More information about a doctorate in family practice nurse/nursing from University of Mary

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Clarke University
Dubuque, IA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
9 Annual Graduates

Located in the city of Dubuque, Clarke is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly small student population.More information about a doctorate in family practice nurse/nursing from Clarke University

8
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
16 Annual Graduates

Located in the medium-sized city of Fargo, North Dakota State University is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in family practice nurse/nursing from North Dakota State University - Main Campus

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Mount Mercy University
Cedar Rapids, IA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2 Annual Graduates

Located in the city of Cedar Rapids, Mount Mercy is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a doctorate in family practice nurse/nursing from Mount Mercy University

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Briar Cliff University
Sioux City, IA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
3 Annual Graduates

Located in the small city of Sioux City, Briar Cliff is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly small student population.More information about a doctorate in family practice nurse/nursing from Briar Cliff University

Best Family Practice Nurse/Nursing Colleges by State

Explore the best family practice nurse/nursing colleges for a specific state in the Plains States Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Minnesota 199 11
Iowa 177 22
Missouri 175 20
Nebraska 99 42
North Dakota 88 32
South Dakota 57 4

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Family Practice Nurse/Nursing is one of 23 different types of Nursing programs to choose from.

Majors Similar to Family Practice Nursing

Related Major Annual Graduates
Nursing Practice 705
Nurse Anesthetist 221
Nursing Science 156
Nursing Administration 151
Registered Nursing 83
Maternal/Child Health and Neonatal Nurse/Nursing 13
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing 13
School Nursing 11
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing 11
Critical Care Nursing 9

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