by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 32 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Health Sciences & Services Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 428 associate degrees in health sciences & services to qualified students.
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Your choice of health sciences & services for getting your associate degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their associate degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. That is, everyone wants their associate degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for health sciences & services students working on their associate degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Health Sciences & Services Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in health sciences & services.
It's difficult to beat Rockhurst University if you want to pursue an associate degree in health sciences & services. Rockhurst is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Kansas City.More information about a associate in health sciences & services from Rockhurst University
Rasmussen University - Minnesota is a great choice for students pursuing an associate degree in health sciences & services. Rasmussen University - Minnesota is a small private for-profit university located in the city of St. Cloud.More information about a associate in health sciences & services from Rasmussen University - Minnesota
It's hard to beat Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health if you wish to pursue an associate degree in health sciences & services. Located in the city of Omaha, Nebraska Methodist College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a associate in health sciences & services from Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health
North Hennepin Community College is a good option for students pursuing an associate degree in health sciences & services. North Hennepin Community College is a small public college located in the suburb of Brooklyn Park.More information about a associate in health sciences & services from North Hennepin Community College
Anoka-Ramsey Community College-Coon Rapids Campus is a moderately-sized public college located in the suburb of Coon Rapids.More information about a associate in health sciences & services from Anoka-Ramsey Community College
Bryan College of Health Sciences is a fairly small private not-for-profit college located in the city of Lincoln.More information about a associate in health sciences & services from Bryan College of Health Sciences
Columbia College Missouri is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit college located in the medium-sized city of Columbia.More information about a associate in health sciences & services from Columbia College
Union College is a small private not-for-profit college located in the large city of Lincoln.More information about a associate in health sciences & services from Union College Nebraska
Saint Paul College is a moderately-sized public college located in the city of Saint Paul.More information about a associate in health sciences & services from Saint Paul College
Located in the city of Kansas City, MCC is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in health sciences & services from Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City
Explore the best health sciences & services colleges for a specific state in the Plains States Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 151 | 162 |
| Kansas | 146 | 64 |
| Missouri | 117 | 142 |
| Nebraska | 98 | 26 |
| South Dakota | 93 | 29 |
| North Dakota | 92 | 5 |
Health Sciences & Services is one of 34 different types of Health Professions programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 409 |
| General Health & Wellness | 19 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 6,262 |
| Allied Health Professions | 2,034 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 1,496 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 884 |
| Dental Support Services | 721 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 283 |
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 211 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 119 |
| Other Health Professions | 95 |
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 92 |
