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2024 Best Medicine Schools in the Plains States Region

15 Colleges in the Plains States Region
2,453 Medicine Degrees Awarded
$57,509 Avg Early-Career Salary
Medicine is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #40 most popular degree program in the country. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.

For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 15 schools in the Plains States Region to determine which ones were the best for medicine students pursuing a degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 2,453 degrees in medicine during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Medicine School

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

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Medicine Rankings by Degree Level

Doctor's Degrees in Medicine

The medicine school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Medicine Schools in the Plains States Region. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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More information on how we come up with our rankings can be found here: College Factual's Data Methodology.

Best Schools for Medicine 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 medicine degree levels they offer.

10 Top Plains States Region Schools in Medicine

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
99 Medicine Degrees Awarded
50.5% Growth in Graduates

Mayo Clinic School of Medicine is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in medicine. Located in the city of Rochester, Mayo Clinic School of Medicine is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

There were about 99 medicine students who graduated with this degree at Mayo Clinic School of Medicine in the most recent data year. Soon after graduating, medicine degree recipients generally earn an average of $58,775 in the first five years of their career.

More information about a degree in medicine from Mayo Clinic School of Medicine

2
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In MO
271 Medicine Degrees Awarded

A T Still University of Health Sciences is a wonderful option for students interested in a degree in medicine. A T Still University of Health Sciences is a small private not-for-profit university located in the town of Kirksville.

There were about 271 medicine students who graduated with this degree at A T Still University of Health Sciences in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in medicine from A T Still University of Health Sciences

3
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
105 Medicine Degrees Awarded
$57,989 Median Starting Salary

Any student pursuing a degree in medicine has to take a look at Washington University in St Louis. WUSTL is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Saint Louis. A Best Colleges rank of #17 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means WUSTL is a great university overall.

There were about 105 medicine students who graduated with this degree at WUSTL in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduation, medicine degree recipients usually earn an average of $57,989 in their early careers.

More information about a degree in medicine from Washington University in St Louis

4
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In IA
257 Medicine Degrees Awarded

Des Moines University - Osteopathic Medical Center is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in medicine. Located in the midsize city of Des Moines, Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.

There were roughly 257 medicine students who graduated with this degree at Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in medicine from Des Moines University - Osteopathic Medical Center

5
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
164 Medicine Degrees Awarded
17.1% Growth in Graduates

Located in the city of Omaha, Creighton is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #105 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Creighton is a great university overall.

There were roughly 164 medicine students who graduated with this degree at Creighton in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the medicine program report average early career earnings of $57,629.

More information about a degree in medicine from Creighton University

6
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
123 Medicine Degrees Awarded
$58,661 Median Starting Salary

Located in the large city of Omaha, UNMC is a public university with a small student population.

There were approximately 123 medicine students who graduated with this degree at UNMC in the most recent data year. Soon after graduating, medicine degree recipients usually earn about $58,661 at the beginning of their careers.

More information about a degree in medicine from University of Nebraska Medical Center

7
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
242 Medicine Degrees Awarded
17.8% Growth in Graduates

UMN Twin Cities is a fairly large public university located in the city of Minneapolis. A Best Colleges rank of #51 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UMN Twin Cities is a great university overall.

There were about 242 medicine students who graduated with this degree at UMN Twin Cities in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the medicine program make around $56,839 for their early career.

More information about a degree in medicine from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

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SLU crest
Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
173 Medicine Degrees Awarded
$57,038 Median Starting Salary

Located in the large city of Saint Louis, SLU is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. This university ranks 7th out of 48 schools for overall quality in the state of Missouri.

There were approximately 173 medicine students who graduated with this degree at SLU in the most recent year we have data available. After graduating, medicine degree recipients typically earn an average of $57,038 in the first five years of their career.

More information about a degree in medicine from Saint Louis University

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University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
142 Medicine Degrees Awarded
$58,051 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Iowa City, Iowa is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #84 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Iowa is a great university overall.

There were roughly 142 medicine students who graduated with this degree at Iowa in the most recent year we have data available. After graduating, medicine degree recipients typically earn around $58,051 at the beginning of their careers.

More information about a degree in medicine from University of Iowa

10
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In MO
235 Medicine Degrees Awarded

Located in the large city of Kansas City, KCU - Kansas City is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.

There were about 235 medicine students who graduated with this degree at KCU - Kansas City in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in medicine from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences

Best Medicine Colleges by State

Explore the best medicine schools for a specific state in the Plains States Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Minnesota 284 341
Missouri 283 1,012
Kansas 266 214
Iowa 264 399
Nebraska 238 287
North Dakota 210 3
South Dakota 204 66

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Medicine is one of 34 different types of Health Professions programs to choose from.

Medicine Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Medicine 1,559

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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
Health Sciences & Services 1,945
Dental Support Services 1,827

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