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2027 Best Best Schools in the The Plains States Region

5 Colleges in the United States
111 Best Degrees Awarded
$55,745 Avg Early-Career Salary

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To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 5 schools to find the best for best students.

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Best Schools for Best in the The Plains States Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall best education in the The Plains States Region.

Top Schools in Best

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Our analysis ranked Southeast Community College Area the best school in the country for a degree in best. This large public university is located in the city of Lincoln. There were roughly 15 best students who graduated with this degree at Southeast Community College Area in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, best degree recipients from Southeast Community College Area generally make around $104,847. Students borrow a median of $11,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in best from Southeast Community College Area

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Flint Hills Technical College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in best, ranking #2. Flint Hills Technical College is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Emporia. There were roughly 19 best students who graduated with this degree at Flint Hills Technical College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, best degree recipients from Flint Hills Technical College generally make around $40,435. Typical student debt for the program is $14,690. Get the full best details for Flint Hills Technical College

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Central Community College
Grand Island, NE

Central Community College came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best best schools. This large public university is located in the city of Grand Island. Central Community College awarded about 17 best degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their best degree from Central Community College earn around $43,218 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $10,277. Read more about the best program at Central Community College

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Indian Hills Community College came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best best schools. Set in the town of Ottumwa, Indian Hills Community College is a mid-sized public institution. Indian Hills Community College awarded about 16 best degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their best degree from Indian Hills Community College earn around $49,626 in the first couple years of their career. Indian Hills Community College graduates carry a median of $15,390 in student loans. More information about a degree in best from Indian Hills Community College

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Colby Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in best, ranking #5. Set in the town of Colby, Colby Community College is a mid-sized public institution. There were roughly 44 best students who graduated with this degree at Colby Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their best degree from Colby Community College earn around $40,598 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $14,796 to complete this degree. See the full best program report for Colby Community College

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 5 schools evaluated.

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