2027 Best Value Pre-Nursing Studies Schools in the The Plains States Region

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Western Nebraska Community College
Scottsbluff, NE

For return on investment in pre-nursing studies, no school beat Western Nebraska Community College this year. Located in the town of Scottsbluff, Western Nebraska Community College is a mid-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $3,840, while out-of-state students pay about $4,410. Typical student debt for pre-nursing studies graduates is $14,507. Soon after graduation, pre-nursing studies degree recipients from Western Nebraska Community College generally make around $62,413. That is a strong return on a $14,507 median debt.

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Three Rivers Community College Poplar Bluff
Poplar Bluff, MO

A rank of #2 makes Three Rivers Community College Poplar Bluff one of the best values for pre-nursing studies. Set in the town of Poplar Bluff, Three Rivers Community College Poplar Bluff is a mid-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,830 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $6,060. Students borrow a median of $13,481 to complete the pre-nursing studies program here. Soon after graduation, pre-nursing studies degree recipients from Three Rivers Community College Poplar Bluff generally make around $40,559. Set against $13,481 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Northeast Community College
Norfolk, NE

Northeast Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in pre-nursing studies, landing the #3 spot this year. Northeast Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Norfolk. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,840, while out-of-state students pay about $5,130. Pre-Nursing Studies graduates carry a median of $14,068 in student loans. Soon after graduation, pre-nursing studies degree recipients from Northeast Community College generally make around $32,840. That is a strong return on a $14,068 median debt.

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Butler Community College
El Dorado, KS

Butler Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in pre-nursing studies, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the town of El Dorado, Butler Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,541, compared with $6,271 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $16,670 to complete the pre-nursing studies program here. Soon after graduation, pre-nursing studies degree recipients from Butler Community College generally make around $39,404. Set against $16,670 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Missouri Baptist University
Saint Louis, MO

Missouri Baptist University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value pre-nursing studies schools. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, Missouri Baptist University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $33,122. Students borrow a median of $27,337 to complete the pre-nursing studies program here. Soon after graduation, pre-nursing studies degree recipients from Missouri Baptist University generally make around $45,270. Set against $27,337 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 69% of applicants are accepted.

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Northwestern College Minnesota
Saint Paul, MN

Northwestern College Minnesota placed #6 among the best values for pre-nursing studies. Northwestern College Minnesota is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Saint Paul. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $37,920. Students borrow a median of $21,500 to complete the pre-nursing studies program here. Pre-Nursing Studies graduates of Northwestern College Minnesota earn a median of $44,857 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 94% of applicants are accepted.