by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 9 schools in the Plains States Region to determine which ones were the best for doctor's degree seekers in the field of family practice nurse/nursing. Combined, these schools handed out 131 doctor's degrees in family practice nurse/nursing to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The family practice nursing doctor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. 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.
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To account for this we consider a college's overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree ranking which itself looks at a combination of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for family practice nurse/nursing students working on their doctor's degree.
The family practice nursing 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 Family Practice Nurse/Nursing Doctor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in family practice nurse/nursing.
It is hard to beat Creighton University if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in family practice nurse/nursing. Located in the large city of Omaha, Creighton is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a doctorate in family practice nurse/nursing from Creighton University
It's hard to beat Maryville University of Saint Louis if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in family practice nurse/nursing. Maryville U is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Saint Louis.More information about a doctorate in family practice nurse/nursing from Maryville University of Saint Louis
It's hard to beat University of Iowa if you want to pursue a doctor's degree in family practice nurse/nursing. Located in the city of Iowa City, Iowa is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in family practice nurse/nursing from University of Iowa
Winona State University is a wonderful option for individuals pursuing a doctor's degree in family practice nurse/nursing. Located in the distant town of Winona, Winona State is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a doctorate in family practice nurse/nursing from Winona State University
Located in the remote town of Brookings, South Dakota State is a public university with a large student population.More information about a doctorate in family practice nurse/nursing from South Dakota State University
UMary is a small private not-for-profit university located in the rural area of Bismarck.More information about a doctorate in family practice nurse/nursing from University of Mary
Located in the small city of Dubuque, Clarke is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly small student population.More information about a doctorate in family practice nurse/nursing from Clarke University
Located in the city of Fargo, North Dakota State University is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in family practice nurse/nursing from North Dakota State University - Main Campus
Located in the city of Cedar Rapids, Mount Mercy is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a doctorate in family practice nurse/nursing from Mount Mercy University
Located in the small city of Sioux City, Briar Cliff is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly small student population.More information about a doctorate in family practice nurse/nursing from Briar Cliff University
Learn about other programs related to Family Practice Nurse/Nursing that might interest you.
Explore the best family practice nurse/nursing colleges for a specific state in the Plains States Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 199 | 11 |
| Iowa | 177 | 22 |
| Missouri | 175 | 20 |
| Nebraska | 99 | 42 |
| North Dakota | 88 | 32 |
| South Dakota | 57 | 4 |
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing is one of 23 different types of Nursing programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing Practice | 705 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 221 |
| Nursing Science | 156 |
| Nursing Administration | 151 |
| Registered Nursing | 83 |
| Maternal/Child Health and Neonatal Nurse/Nursing | 13 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing | 13 |
| Adult Health Nurse/Nursing | 11 |
| School Nursing | 11 |
| Critical Care Nursing | 9 |
