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2026 Best Family Practice Nurse/Nursing Schools in the The Plains States Region

16 Colleges in the United States
738 Family Practice Nurse/Nursing Degrees Awarded
$90,461 Avg Early-Career Salary

Family Practice Nurse/Nursing programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

College Factual analyzed 32 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best family practice nurse/nursing schools.

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Best Schools for Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 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 family practice nurse/nursing degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Family Practice Nurse/Nursing

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No school ranked higher than Creighton University this year for family practice nurse/nursing. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Omaha. The six-year graduation rate is 83%. Creighton University awarded about 14 family practice nurse/nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their family practice nurse/nursing degree from Creighton University earn around $96,152 in the first couple years of their career. Creighton University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Read more about the family practice nurse/nursing program at Creighton University

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University Of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

University Of Iowa is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in family practice nurse/nursing, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Iowa City, University Of Iowa is a very large public university. University Of Iowa graduates 75% of students within six years. About 15 family practice nurse/nursing degrees were awarded at University Of Iowa in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, family practice nurse/nursing degree recipients from University Of Iowa generally make around $96,368. Typical student debt for the program is $24,811. Get the full family practice nurse/nursing details for University Of Iowa

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A rank of #3 makes Winona State University one of the top schools for family practice nurse/nursing. Set in the town of Winona, Winona State University is a moderately-sized public institution. Roughly 56% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 22 family practice nurse/nursing students who graduated with this degree at Winona State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, family practice nurse/nursing degree recipients from Winona State University generally make around $101,220. Typical student debt for the program is $26,252. See the full family practice nurse/nursing program report for Winona State University

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Rockhurst University
Kansas City, MO

Students looking for a strong family practice nurse/nursing program will find one at Rockhurst University, which ranked #4. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Kansas City. Rockhurst University graduates 74% of students within six years. About 35 family practice nurse/nursing degrees were awarded at Rockhurst University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, family practice nurse/nursing degree recipients from Rockhurst University generally make around $87,778. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the family practice nurse/nursing program at Rockhurst University

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Maryville University Of Saint Louis is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in family practice nurse/nursing, ranking #5. Maryville University Of Saint Louis is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Saint Louis. The six-year graduation rate is 66%. About 245 family practice nurse/nursing degrees were awarded at Maryville University Of Saint Louis in the most recent year. Graduates of the family practice nurse/nursing program make about $103,656 in their early career. Maryville University Of Saint Louis graduates carry a median of $29,881 in student loans. See the full family practice nurse/nursing program report for Maryville University Of Saint Louis

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Clarkson College ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best family practice nurse/nursing schools. Located in the city of Omaha, Clarkson College is a small private not-for-profit university. Clarkson College graduates 36% of students within six years. Clarkson College awarded about 115 family practice nurse/nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their family practice nurse/nursing degree from Clarkson College earn around $99,917 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $31,289. Get the full family practice nurse/nursing details for Clarkson College

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Walden University
Minneapolis, MN

Walden University placed #7 among the best family practice nurse/nursing schools. This very large private for-profit university is located in the city of Minneapolis. About 52 family practice nurse/nursing degrees were awarded at Walden University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, family practice nurse/nursing degree recipients from Walden University generally make around $107,541. Typical student debt for the program is $32,800. Get the full family practice nurse/nursing details for Walden University

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University Of Mary
Bismarck, ND

University Of Mary came in at #8 for family practice nurse/nursing this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the rural area of Bismarck. About 67% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 23 family practice nurse/nursing students who graduated with this degree at University Of Mary in the most recent data year. Family Practice Nurse/nursing graduates of University Of Mary earn a median of $93,565 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $28,578 to complete this degree. Read more about the family practice nurse/nursing program at University Of Mary

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University Of Central Missouri earned the #9 position for family practice nurse/nursing this year. Set in the town of Warrensburg, University Of Central Missouri is a large public institution. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 50 family practice nurse/nursing degrees were awarded at University Of Central Missouri in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, family practice nurse/nursing degree recipients from University Of Central Missouri generally make around $84,405. University Of Central Missouri graduates carry a median of $25,581 in student loans. See the full family practice nurse/nursing program report for University Of Central Missouri

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North Dakota State University Main Campus placed #10 among the best family practice nurse/nursing schools. Set in the city of Fargo, North Dakota State University Main Campus is a large public institution. About 64% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 21 family practice nurse/nursing students who graduated with this degree at North Dakota State University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Family Practice Nurse/nursing graduates of North Dakota State University Main Campus earn a median of $88,835 early in their careers. North Dakota State University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $30,500 in student loans. More information about a degree in family practice nurse/nursing from North Dakota State University Main Campus

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Briar Cliff University
Sioux City, IA

Briar Cliff University placed #11 among the best family practice nurse/nursing schools. Set in the city of Sioux City, Briar Cliff University is a small private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 48% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 16 family practice nurse/nursing degrees were awarded at Briar Cliff University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, family practice nurse/nursing degree recipients from Briar Cliff University generally make around $61,105. Students borrow a median of $29,918 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in family practice nurse/nursing from Briar Cliff University

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Graceland University Lamoni landed the #12 spot for family practice nurse/nursing this year. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the rural area of Lamoni. About 42% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 55 family practice nurse/nursing students who graduated with this degree at Graceland University Lamoni in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, family practice nurse/nursing degree recipients from Graceland University Lamoni generally make around $97,582. Students borrow a median of $30,754 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in family practice nurse/nursing from Graceland University Lamoni

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Allen College
Waterloo, IA

Allen College placed #13 among the best family practice nurse/nursing schools. Located in the city of Waterloo, Allen College is a small private not-for-profit university. About 19 family practice nurse/nursing degrees were awarded at Allen College in the most recent year. Graduates of the family practice nurse/nursing program make about $84,647 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $31,000. Get the full family practice nurse/nursing details for Allen College

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Morningside College
Sioux City, IA

Morningside College placed #14 among the best family practice nurse/nursing schools. Located in the city of Sioux City, Morningside College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 50% of students complete a degree within six years here. Morningside College awarded about 24 family practice nurse/nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Family Practice Nurse/nursing graduates of Morningside College earn a median of $84,126 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $28,000. Get the full family practice nurse/nursing details for Morningside College

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Cox College
Springfield, MO

Cox College placed #15 among the best family practice nurse/nursing schools. Set in the city of Springfield, Cox College is a small private not-for-profit institution. About 100% of students finish within six years. About 21 family practice nurse/nursing degrees were awarded at Cox College in the most recent year. Family Practice Nurse/nursing graduates of Cox College earn a median of $75,506 early in their careers. Cox College graduates carry a median of $31,948 in student loans. Get the full family practice nurse/nursing details for Cox College

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Clarke University
Dubuque, IA

Clarke University ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best family practice nurse/nursing schools. Located in the city of Dubuque, Clarke University is a small private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 56%. Clarke University awarded about 11 family practice nurse/nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the family practice nurse/nursing program make about $84,977 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in family practice nurse/nursing from Clarke University

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 32 schools evaluated.

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