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2027 Best Allied Health Professions Schools in the The Plains States Region

119 Colleges in the United States
6,070 Allied Health Professions Degrees Awarded
$59,476 Avg Early-Career Salary

Allied Health Professions degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

College Factual analyzed 119 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best allied health professions schools.

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Best Schools for Allied Health Professions in the The Plains States Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall allied health professions education in the The Plains States Region.

Top Schools in Allied Health Professions

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Mayo Medical School
Rochester, MN

No school ranked higher than Mayo Medical School this year for allied health professions. Mayo Medical School is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Rochester. There were roughly 173 allied health professions students who graduated with this degree at Mayo Medical School in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, allied health professions degree recipients from Mayo Medical School generally make around $72,446. Typical student debt for the program is $25,241. More information about a degree in allied health professions from Mayo Medical School

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A rank of #2 makes University Of Nebraska Medical Center one of the top schools for allied health professions. Set in the city of Omaha, University Of Nebraska Medical Center is a mid-sized public institution. There were roughly 157 allied health professions students who graduated with this degree at University Of Nebraska Medical Center in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, allied health professions degree recipients from University Of Nebraska Medical Center generally make around $93,035. Typical student debt for the program is $12,715. More information about a degree in allied health professions from University Of Nebraska Medical Center

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University Of Missouri Columbia came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best allied health professions schools. Located in the city of Columbia, University Of Missouri Columbia is a very large public university. About 75% of students finish within six years. University Of Missouri Columbia awarded about 88 allied health professions degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the allied health professions program make about $65,660 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,707. Read more about the allied health professions program at University Of Missouri Columbia

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A rank of #4 makes University Of North Dakota one of the top schools for allied health professions. Set in the city of Grand Forks, University Of North Dakota is a large public institution. About 60% of students finish within six years. University Of North Dakota awarded about 37 allied health professions degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the allied health professions program make about $120,179 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,110. Read more about the allied health professions program at University Of North Dakota

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Creighton University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in allied health professions, ranking #5. Creighton University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Omaha. Roughly 83% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 56 allied health professions degrees were awarded at Creighton University in the most recent year. Students who receive their allied health professions degree from Creighton University earn around $64,369 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,831 to complete this degree. See the full allied health professions program report for Creighton University

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Northwestern Health Sciences University landed the #6 spot for allied health professions this year. Set in the city of Bloomington, Northwestern Health Sciences University is a small private not-for-profit institution. There were roughly 37 allied health professions students who graduated with this degree at Northwestern Health Sciences University in the most recent data year. Allied Health Professions graduates of Northwestern Health Sciences University earn a median of $32,391 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $19,500. Read more about the allied health professions program at Northwestern Health Sciences University

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Concordia University Saint Paul landed the #7 spot for allied health professions this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Saint Paul. About 45% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 34 allied health professions students who graduated with this degree at Concordia University Saint Paul in the most recent data year. Allied Health Professions graduates of Concordia University Saint Paul earn a median of $54,835 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $29,026 to complete this degree. See the full allied health professions program report for Concordia University Saint Paul

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University Of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

University Of Iowa placed #8 among the best allied health professions schools. Located in the city of Iowa City, University Of Iowa is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. About 99 allied health professions degrees were awarded at University Of Iowa in the most recent year. Allied Health Professions graduates of University Of Iowa earn a median of $96,948 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $28,000. Read more about the allied health professions program at University Of Iowa

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Northwestern College Iowa came in at #9 for allied health professions this year. Located in the town of Orange City, Northwestern College Iowa is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. About 66% of students finish within six years. About 31 allied health professions degrees were awarded at Northwestern College Iowa in the most recent year. Graduates of the allied health professions program make about $54,845 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,415 to complete this degree. Get the full allied health professions details for Northwestern College Iowa

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Central Community College
Grand Island, NE

Central Community College landed the #10 spot for allied health professions this year. Set in the city of Grand Island, Central Community College is a large public institution. There were roughly 18 allied health professions students who graduated with this degree at Central Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, allied health professions degree recipients from Central Community College generally make around $43,218. Students borrow a median of $10,277 to complete this degree. See the full allied health professions program report for Central Community College

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University Of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

University Of Kansas earned the #11 position for allied health professions this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Lawrence. About 69% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 53 allied health professions students who graduated with this degree at University Of Kansas in the most recent data year. Students who receive their allied health professions degree from University Of Kansas earn around $43,930 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Kansas graduates carry a median of $25,847 in student loans. See the full allied health professions program report for University Of Kansas

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A T Still University Of Health Sciences ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best allied health professions schools. Set in the town of Kirksville, A T Still University Of Health Sciences is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. A T Still University Of Health Sciences awarded about 265 allied health professions degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, allied health professions degree recipients from A T Still University Of Health Sciences generally make around $90,222. See the full allied health professions program report for A T Still University Of Health Sciences

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Saint Marys University Of Minnesota came in at #13 for allied health professions this year. Set in the town of Winona, Saint Marys University Of Minnesota is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 66% of students complete a degree within six years here. Saint Marys University Of Minnesota awarded about 25 allied health professions degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their allied health professions degree from Saint Marys University Of Minnesota earn around $69,785 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,081. Read more about the allied health professions program at Saint Marys University Of Minnesota

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Washburn University came in at #14 for allied health professions this year. Located in the city of Topeka, Washburn University is a moderately-sized public university. Roughly 44% of students complete a degree within six years here. Washburn University awarded about 145 allied health professions degrees in the most recent data year. Allied Health Professions graduates of Washburn University earn a median of $62,106 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $22,083. See the full allied health professions program report for Washburn University

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Saint Louis University Main Campus came in at #15 for allied health professions this year. Saint Louis University Main Campus is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Louis. Roughly 80% of students complete a degree within six years here. Saint Louis University Main Campus awarded about 63 allied health professions degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the allied health professions program make about $83,825 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Get the full allied health professions details for Saint Louis University Main Campus

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University Of Sioux Falls came in at #16 for allied health professions this year. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Sioux Falls. Roughly 62% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 19 allied health professions students who graduated with this degree at University Of Sioux Falls in the most recent data year. Graduates of the allied health professions program make about $46,956 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $26,103 to complete this degree. See the full allied health professions program report for University Of Sioux Falls

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Western Iowa Tech Community College earned the #17 position for allied health professions this year. Located in the city of Sioux City, Western Iowa Tech Community College is a moderately-sized public university. About 142 allied health professions degrees were awarded at Western Iowa Tech Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, allied health professions degree recipients from Western Iowa Tech Community College generally make around $43,254. Students borrow a median of $7,935 to complete this degree. Get the full allied health professions details for Western Iowa Tech Community College

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Southeast Technical Institute ranked #18 on our 2027 list of the best allied health professions schools. Set in the city of Sioux Falls, Southeast Technical Institute is a mid-sized public institution. About 83 allied health professions degrees were awarded at Southeast Technical Institute in the most recent year. Graduates of the allied health professions program make about $73,361 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $23,500 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in allied health professions from Southeast Technical Institute

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Washburn Institute Of Technology landed the #19 spot for allied health professions this year. Washburn Institute Of Technology is a small public school located in the city of Topeka. Washburn Institute Of Technology awarded about 113 allied health professions degrees in the most recent data year. Allied Health Professions graduates of Washburn Institute Of Technology earn a median of $59,779 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $18,750 to complete this degree. Get the full allied health professions details for Washburn Institute Of Technology

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Century College
White Bear Lake, MN

Century College placed #20 among the best allied health professions schools. This large public university is located in the suburb of White Bear Lake. Century College awarded about 113 allied health professions degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the allied health professions program make about $65,588 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $20,837 to complete this degree. Get the full allied health professions details for Century College

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Johnson County Community College earned the #21 position for allied health professions this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Overland Park. Johnson County Community College awarded about 161 allied health professions degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the allied health professions program make about $55,584 in their early career. Johnson County Community College graduates carry a median of $12,627 in student loans. Read more about the allied health professions program at Johnson County Community College

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Southeastern Community College West Burlington placed #22 among the best allied health professions schools. Set in the town of West Burlington, Southeastern Community College West Burlington is a mid-sized public institution. There were roughly 73 allied health professions students who graduated with this degree at Southeastern Community College West Burlington in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, allied health professions degree recipients from Southeastern Community College West Burlington generally make around $60,712. Southeastern Community College West Burlington graduates carry a median of $16,126 in student loans. More information about a degree in allied health professions from Southeastern Community College West Burlington

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Saint Louis Community College landed the #23 spot for allied health professions this year. Set in the suburb of Bridgeton, Saint Louis Community College is a very large public institution. Saint Louis Community College awarded about 150 allied health professions degrees in the most recent data year. Allied Health Professions graduates of Saint Louis Community College earn a median of $53,829 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $13,750 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in allied health professions from Saint Louis Community College

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Kansas City Kansas Community College ranked #24 on our 2027 list of the best allied health professions schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Kansas City. About 38 allied health professions degrees were awarded at Kansas City Kansas Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, allied health professions degree recipients from Kansas City Kansas Community College generally make around $61,810. Typical student debt for the program is $19,125. More information about a degree in allied health professions from Kansas City Kansas Community College

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Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, MO

Lindenwood University placed #25 among the best allied health professions schools. Lindenwood University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Charles. About 49% of students finish within six years. Lindenwood University awarded about 15 allied health professions degrees in the most recent data year. Allied Health Professions graduates of Lindenwood University earn a median of $48,197 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $28,663. Get the full allied health professions details for Lindenwood University

Rest of the Top 50 Allied Health Professions Schools

Not far behind, these schools also delivered a strong allied health professions education:

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Allen College
Waterloo, IA
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St Catherine University
Saint Paul, MN
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Mineral Area College
Park Hills, MO
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University Of Mary
Bismarck, ND
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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 119 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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