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2027 Best Health Sciences & Services Schools in the The Plains States Region

46 Colleges in the United States
2,113 Health Sciences & Services Degrees Awarded
$48,547 Avg Early-Career Salary

Health Sciences & Services is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

College Factual analyzed 46 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best health sciences & services schools.

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Best Schools for Health Sciences & Services 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 health sciences & services degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Health Sciences & Services

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Drake University
Des Moines, IA

Leading the list is Drake University, our #1 school for health sciences & services. Located in the city of Des Moines, Drake University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 73%. Drake University awarded about 37 health sciences & services degrees in the most recent data year. Health Sciences & Services graduates of Drake University earn a median of $56,228 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $22,273 to complete this degree. Read more about the health sciences & services program at Drake University

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Students looking for a strong health sciences & services program will find one at University Of Minnesota Twin Cities, which ranked #2. Located in the city of Minneapolis, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities awarded about 63 health sciences & services degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, health sciences & services degree recipients from University Of Minnesota Twin Cities generally make around $53,988. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities graduates carry a median of $22,115 in student loans. More information about a degree in health sciences & services from University Of Minnesota Twin Cities

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A rank of #3 makes University Of Missouri Columbia one of the top schools for health sciences & services. University Of Missouri Columbia is a very large public school located in the city of Columbia. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. There were roughly 541 health sciences & services students who graduated with this degree at University Of Missouri Columbia in the most recent data year. Students who receive their health sciences & services degree from University Of Missouri Columbia earn around $39,186 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $23,250 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in health sciences & services from University Of Missouri Columbia

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Kansas State University came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best health sciences & services schools. Kansas State University is a very large public school located in the city of Manhattan. About 71% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 13 health sciences & services students who graduated with this degree at Kansas State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the health sciences & services program make about $51,543 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $23,546 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in health sciences & services from Kansas State University

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Simpson College
Indianola, IA

Simpson College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in health sciences & services, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the town of Indianola, Simpson College is a small private not-for-profit university. About 63% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 28 health sciences & services students who graduated with this degree at Simpson College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, health sciences & services degree recipients from Simpson College generally make around $48,888. Typical student debt for the program is $26,816. More information about a degree in health sciences & services from Simpson College

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A T Still University Of Health Sciences landed the #6 spot for health sciences & services this year. A T Still University Of Health Sciences is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Kirksville. There were roughly 61 health sciences & services students who graduated with this degree at A T Still University Of Health Sciences in the most recent data year. Health Sciences & Services graduates of A T Still University Of Health Sciences earn a median of $106,308 early in their careers. Read more about the health sciences & services program at A T Still University Of Health Sciences

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University Of Minnesota Rochester earned the #7 position for health sciences & services this year. Located in the city of Rochester, University Of Minnesota Rochester is a small public university. Roughly 57% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Minnesota Rochester awarded about 138 health sciences & services degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their health sciences & services degree from University Of Minnesota Rochester earn around $53,988 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Minnesota Rochester graduates carry a median of $22,115 in student loans. More information about a degree in health sciences & services from University Of Minnesota Rochester

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University Of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

University Of Kansas earned the #8 position for health sciences & services this year. Set in the city of Lawrence, University Of Kansas is a very large public institution. University Of Kansas graduates 69% of students within six years. There were roughly 24 health sciences & services students who graduated with this degree at University Of Kansas in the most recent data year. Health Sciences & Services graduates of University Of Kansas earn a median of $56,289 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,608. More information about a degree in health sciences & services from University Of Kansas

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Missouri State University Springfield placed #9 among the best health sciences & services schools. Located in the city of Springfield, Missouri State University Springfield is a very large public university. Roughly 58% of students complete a degree within six years here. Missouri State University Springfield awarded about 35 health sciences & services degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the health sciences & services program make about $44,443 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Read more about the health sciences & services program at Missouri State University Springfield

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Bellevue University
Bellevue, NE

Bellevue University landed the #10 spot for health sciences & services this year. Located in the suburb of Bellevue, Bellevue University is a large private not-for-profit university. About 33% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 22 health sciences & services students who graduated with this degree at Bellevue University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the health sciences & services program make about $61,548 in their early career. Bellevue University graduates carry a median of $27,852 in student loans. Read more about the health sciences & services program at Bellevue University

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Maryville University Of Saint Louis earned the #11 position for health sciences & services this year. Maryville University Of Saint Louis is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Saint Louis. Roughly 66% of students complete a degree within six years here. Maryville University Of Saint Louis awarded about 42 health sciences & services degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, health sciences & services degree recipients from Maryville University Of Saint Louis generally make around $67,909. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. See the full health sciences & services program report for Maryville University Of Saint Louis

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Saint Louis University Main Campus ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best health sciences & services schools. This large private not-for-profit university is 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 74 health sciences & services degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, health sciences & services degree recipients from Saint Louis University Main Campus generally make around $29,092. Saint Louis University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in health sciences & services from Saint Louis University Main Campus

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University Of Missouri Kansas City ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best health sciences & services schools. Located in the city of Kansas City, University Of Missouri Kansas City is a large public university. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 73 health sciences & services students who graduated with this degree at University Of Missouri Kansas City in the most recent data year. Students who receive their health sciences & services degree from University Of Missouri Kansas City earn around $39,289 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Get the full health sciences & services details for University Of Missouri Kansas City

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Wayne State College ranked #14 on our 2027 list of the best health sciences & services schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Wayne. Roughly 52% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 13 health sciences & services students who graduated with this degree at Wayne State College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, health sciences & services degree recipients from Wayne State College generally make around $46,646. Typical student debt for the program is $22,974. Read more about the health sciences & services program at Wayne State College

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Doane College Crete earned the #15 position for health sciences & services this year. Located in the town of Crete, Doane College Crete is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Doane College Crete graduates 57% of students within six years. There were roughly 10 health sciences & services students who graduated with this degree at Doane College Crete in the most recent data year. Graduates of the health sciences & services program make about $53,500 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $28,802. Read more about the health sciences & services program at Doane College Crete

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University Of North Dakota landed the #16 spot for health sciences & services this year. University Of North Dakota is a large public school located in the city of Grand Forks. University Of North Dakota graduates 60% of students within six years. There were roughly 27 health sciences & services students who graduated with this degree at University Of North Dakota in the most recent data year. Health Sciences & Services graduates of University Of North Dakota earn a median of $64,378 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,110. More information about a degree in health sciences & services from University Of North Dakota

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University Of South Dakota ranked #17 on our 2027 list of the best health sciences & services schools. University Of South Dakota is a large public school located in the town of Vermillion. About 60% of students finish within six years. University Of South Dakota awarded about 104 health sciences & services degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their health sciences & services degree from University Of South Dakota earn around $44,109 in the first couple years of their career. University Of South Dakota graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Read more about the health sciences & services program at University Of South Dakota

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Metropolitan Community College Kansas City placed #18 among the best health sciences & services schools. This large public university is located in the city of Kansas City. Metropolitan Community College Kansas City awarded about 40 health sciences & services degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the health sciences & services program make about $46,660 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $8,500. Get the full health sciences & services details for Metropolitan Community College Kansas City

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Northwest Missouri State University earned the #19 position for health sciences & services this year. Located in the town of Maryville, Northwest Missouri State University is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. There were roughly 37 health sciences & services students who graduated with this degree at Northwest Missouri State University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their health sciences & services degree from Northwest Missouri State University earn around $32,268 in the first couple years of their career. Northwest Missouri State University graduates carry a median of $22,375 in student loans. Get the full health sciences & services details for Northwest Missouri State University

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Creighton University came in at #20 for health sciences & services this year. Creighton University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Omaha. Creighton University graduates 83% of students within six years. Creighton University awarded about 34 health sciences & services degrees in the most recent data year. Health Sciences & Services graduates of Creighton University earn a median of $49,735 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the health sciences & services program at Creighton University

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Friends University
Wichita, KS

Friends University came in at #21 for health sciences & services this year. Friends University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Wichita. Roughly 43% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 15 health sciences & services degrees were awarded at Friends University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, health sciences & services degree recipients from Friends University generally make around $47,675. Friends University graduates carry a median of $29,721 in student loans. Read more about the health sciences & services program at Friends University

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Rasmussen College Minnesota placed #22 among the best health sciences & services schools. Located in the city of St. Cloud, Rasmussen College Minnesota is a large private for-profit university. There were roughly 176 health sciences & services students who graduated with this degree at Rasmussen College Minnesota in the most recent data year. Health Sciences & Services graduates of Rasmussen College Minnesota earn a median of $45,956 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $13,833 to complete this degree. Get the full health sciences & services details for Rasmussen College Minnesota

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Rockhurst University
Kansas City, MO

Rockhurst University ranked #23 on our 2027 list of the best health sciences & services schools. Located in the city of Kansas City, Rockhurst University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 74% of students complete a degree within six years here. Rockhurst University awarded about 14 health sciences & services degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the health sciences & services program make about $70,849 in their early career. Rockhurst University graduates carry a median of $19,500 in student loans. Read more about the health sciences & services program at Rockhurst University

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Metropolitan Community College Area ranked #24 on our 2027 list of the best health sciences & services schools. Metropolitan Community College Area is a very large public school located in the city of Omaha. There were roughly 25 health sciences & services students who graduated with this degree at Metropolitan Community College Area in the most recent data year. Students who receive their health sciences & services degree from Metropolitan Community College Area earn around $45,583 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $12,799 to complete this degree. Read more about the health sciences & services program at Metropolitan Community College Area

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University Of Minnesota Crookston came in at #25 for health sciences & services this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of Crookston. About 50% of students finish within six years. University Of Minnesota Crookston awarded about 12 health sciences & services degrees in the most recent data year. Health Sciences & Services graduates of University Of Minnesota Crookston earn a median of $40,361 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $24,954. More information about a degree in health sciences & services from University Of Minnesota Crookston

Rest of the Top 46 Health Sciences & Services Schools

These schools also placed among the best for health sciences & services this year:

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Mcpherson College
McPherson, KS
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Century College
White Bear Lake, MN
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Luther College
Decorah, IA
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Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
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Evangel University
Springfield, MO
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Clarke University
Dubuque, IA
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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 46 schools evaluated.

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