2026 Best Pre-Nursing Studies Schools in the The Plains States Region
Pre-Nursing Studies programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 15 schools to find the best for pre-nursing studies students.
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Best Schools for Pre-Nursing Studies in the The Plains States Region
If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the pre-nursing studies degrees they offer, see the list below.
Top Schools in Pre-Nursing Studies
Our analysis ranked Northwestern College Minnesota the best school in the country for a degree in pre-nursing studies. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Saint Paul. Northwestern College Minnesota graduates 68% of students within six years. There were roughly 12 pre-nursing studies students who graduated with this degree at Northwestern College Minnesota in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, pre-nursing studies degree recipients from Northwestern College Minnesota generally make around $44,857. Typical student debt for the program is $21,500.
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A rank of #2 makes Northeast Community College one of the top schools for pre-nursing studies. Northeast Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Norfolk. Northeast Community College awarded about 38 pre-nursing studies degrees in the most recent data year. Pre-Nursing Studies graduates of Northeast Community College earn a median of $32,840 early in their careers. Northeast Community College graduates carry a median of $14,068 in student loans.
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Missouri Baptist University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in pre-nursing studies, ranking #3. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Saint Louis. Missouri Baptist University graduates 46% of students within six years. About 11 pre-nursing studies degrees were awarded at Missouri Baptist University in the most recent year. Pre-Nursing Studies graduates of Missouri Baptist University earn a median of $45,270 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $27,337 to complete this degree.
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Three Rivers Community College Poplar Bluff is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in pre-nursing studies, ranking #4. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of Poplar Bluff. There were roughly 104 pre-nursing studies students who graduated with this degree at Three Rivers Community College Poplar Bluff in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, pre-nursing studies degree recipients from Three Rivers Community College Poplar Bluff generally make around $40,559. Students borrow a median of $13,481 to complete this degree.
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Western Nebraska Community College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in pre-nursing studies, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the town of Scottsbluff, Western Nebraska Community College is a small public university. There were roughly 11 pre-nursing studies students who graduated with this degree at Western Nebraska Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, pre-nursing studies degree recipients from Western Nebraska Community College generally make around $62,413. Students borrow a median of $14,507 to complete this degree.
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Butler Community College came in at #6 for pre-nursing studies this year. Set in the town of El Dorado, Butler Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. There were roughly 21 pre-nursing studies students who graduated with this degree at Butler Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the pre-nursing studies program make about $39,404 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $16,670 to complete this degree.
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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 · 15 schools evaluated.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
