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2024 Best Nursing Administration Master's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region

10 Colleges in the Plains States Region
615 Master's Degrees
Ranked #21 in popularity, nursing administration is one of the most sought-after master's degree programs in the nation. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.

College Factual looked at 10 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Nursing Administration Master's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 615 master's degrees in nursing administration during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Nursing Administration School for Your Master's Degree

Best Nursing Administration Master's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region The nursing administration master'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. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:

Quality Overall Is Important

A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.

Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for nursing administration students working on their master's degree.

One Size Does Not Fit All

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Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Nursing Administration Master's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.


 

Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study Nursing Administration in the Plains States Region

The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in nursing administration.

10 Top Plains States Region Schools for a Master's in Nursing Administration

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Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
510 Annual Graduates

Capella University is a wonderful decision for students interested in a master's degree in nursing administration. Located in the large city of Minneapolis, Capella University is a private for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in nursing administration from Capella University

2
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Allen College
Waterloo, IA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
2 Annual Graduates

Allen College is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in nursing administration. Located in the city of Waterloo, Allen College is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.More information about a master’s in nursing administration from Allen College

3
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
12 Annual Graduates

It is difficult to beat Clarkson College if you wish to pursue a master's degree in nursing administration. Located in the city of Omaha, Clarkson College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a master’s in nursing administration from Clarkson College

4
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1 Annual Graduates

Any student who is interested in a master's degree in nursing administration has to look into Winona State University. Winona State is a medium-sized public university located in the distant town of Winona.More information about a master’s in nursing administration from Winona State University

5
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University of Mary
Bismarck, ND
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
23 Annual Graduates

Located in the rural area of Bismarck, UMary is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in nursing administration from University of Mary

6
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
20 Annual Graduates

Located in the large city of Omaha, Nebraska Methodist College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a master’s in nursing administration from Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health

7
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
15 Annual Graduates

Located in the large city of Lincoln, NWU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in nursing administration from Nebraska Wesleyan University

7
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
4 Annual Graduates

Bryan College of Health Sciences is a fairly small private not-for-profit college located in the city of Lincoln.More information about a master’s in nursing administration from Bryan College of Health Sciences

8
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Mount Mercy University
Cedar Rapids, IA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
3 Annual Graduates

Mount Mercy is a small private not-for-profit university located in the medium-sized city of Cedar Rapids.More information about a master’s in nursing administration from Mount Mercy University

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Baker University
Baldwin City, KS
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
2 Annual Graduates

Baker is a small private not-for-profit university located in the town of Baldwin City.More information about a master’s in nursing administration from Baker University


 

Best Nursing Administration Colleges by State

Explore the best nursing administration colleges for a specific state in the Plains States Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Missouri 361 8
Minnesota 355 511
Iowa 298 5
Kansas 254 16
Nebraska 211 52
North Dakota 167 23

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One of 23 majors within the Nursing area of study, Nursing Administration has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Registered Nursing 4,845
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 862
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing 174
Geriatric Nurse/Nursing 156
Critical Care Nursing 122
Nurse Anesthetist 105
Clinical Nurse Leader 101
School Nursing 77
Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing 74
Nursing Science 63

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