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2024 Best Health/Medical Prep Programs Schools in the Plains States Region

19 Colleges in the Plains States Region
406 Medical Prep Degrees Awarded
$24,521 Avg Early-Career Salary
Health/Medical Prep Programs is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #104 most popular degree program in the country. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

College Factual reviewed 19 schools in the Plains States Region to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of health/medical prep programs. Combined, these schools handed out 406 degrees in health/medical prep programs to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Health/Medical Prep Programs School

Best Health/Medical Prep Programs Schools in the Plains States Region The medical prep program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Health/Medical Prep Programs rankings. For our Best Overall Health/Medical Prep Programs School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Health/Medical Prep Programs Rankings by Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Medical Prep
Bachelor's Degrees in Medical Prep

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Health/Medical Prep Programs Schools in the Plains States Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Health/Medical Prep Programs in the Plains States Region

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the medical prep degree levels they offer.

10 Top Plains States Region Schools in Medical Prep

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Graduate Certificate Highest Degree Type
9th Most Popular In MO
36 Medical Prep Degrees Awarded

Every student who is interested in health/medical prep programs has to look into Washington University in St Louis. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, WUSTL is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #17 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means WUSTL is a great university overall.

There were approximately 36 health/medical prep programs students who graduated with this degree at WUSTL in the most recent data year.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
65 Medical Prep Degrees Awarded
$21,270 Median Starting Salary

Northeast Community College is a good decision for students interested in a degree in health/medical prep programs. Northeast is a medium-sized public college located in the remote town of Norfolk. This college ranks 13th out of 19 schools for overall quality in the state of Nebraska.

There were approximately 65 health/medical prep programs students who graduated with this degree at Northeast in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the medical prep program report average early career wages of $21,270.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In SD
80.0% Growth in Graduates

Mount Marty University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in health/medical prep programs. Mount Marty is a small private not-for-profit university located in the remote town of Yankton. A Best Colleges rank of #292 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Mount Marty is a great university overall.

There were about 5 health/medical prep programs students who graduated with this degree at Mount Marty in the most recent data year.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In KS

It's hard to beat Barton County Community College if you want to pursue a degree in health/medical prep programs. Located in the rural area of Great Bend, Barton Community College is a public college with a small student population. This college ranks 14th out of 47 schools for overall quality in the state of Kansas.

There were roughly 8 health/medical prep programs students who graduated with this degree at Barton Community College in the most recent data year.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In MO

Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, Maryville U is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #202 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Maryville U is a great university overall.

There were about 8 health/medical prep programs students who graduated with this degree at Maryville U in the most recent data year.

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Three Rivers College
Poplar Bluff, MO
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
96 Medical Prep Degrees Awarded
$25,728 Median Starting Salary

Located in the remote town of Poplar Bluff, Three Rivers College is a public college with a small student population. This college ranks 36th out of 48 schools for overall quality in the state of Missouri.

There were roughly 96 health/medical prep programs students who graduated with this degree at Three Rivers College in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the medical prep program make about $25,728 in their early career salary.

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K -State is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Manhattan. A Best Colleges rank of #225 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means K -State is a great university overall.More information about a degree in health/medical prep programs from Kansas State University

8
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In KS

Located in the remote town of Dodge City, Dodge City Community College is a public college with a small student population.

There were roughly 9 health/medical prep programs students who graduated with this degree at Dodge City Community College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Southwestern College
Winfield, KS
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In KS
40.0% Growth in Graduates

SC is a small private not-for-profit college located in the town of Winfield. This college ranks 10th out of 47 colleges for overall quality in the state of Kansas.

There were roughly 10 health/medical prep programs students who graduated with this degree at SC in the most recent data year.

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Avila University
Kansas City, MO
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
7th Most Popular In MO

Located in the city of Kansas City, Avila is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 31st out of 48 schools for overall quality in the state of Missouri.

There were roughly 1 health/medical prep programs students who graduated with this degree at Avila in the most recent data year.

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Best Health/Medical Prep Programs Colleges by State

Explore the best health/medical prep programs schools for a specific state in the Plains States Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Minnesota 284 27
Missouri 283 121
Kansas 266 48
Iowa 264 26
Nebraska 238 81
North Dakota 210 14
South Dakota 204 5

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One of 34 majors within the Health Professions area of study, Health/Medical Prep Programs has other similar majors worth exploring.

Medical Prep Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Pre-Nursing Studies 192
Other Health/Medical Preparatory Programs 82
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies 62
Pre-Physical Therapy Studies 33
Pre-Pharmacy Studies 18
Pre-Dentistry Studies 12
Pre-Occupational Therapy Studies 5
Pre-Chiropractic Studies 1
Pre-Physician Assistant 1

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Nursing 31,555
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 9,568
Health & Medical Administrative Services 5,567
Allied Health Professions 5,332
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services 3,675
Mental & Social Health Services 3,496
Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions 2,856
Public Health 2,527
Medicine 2,453
Health Sciences & Services 1,945

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