by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 20 schools in the Plains States Region to determine which ones were the best for doctor's degree seekers in the field of nursing practice. Combined, these schools handed out 705 doctor's degrees in nursing practice to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The nursing practice doctor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality nursing practice program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
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 host 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 schools for nursing practice students working on their doctor's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Nursing Practice Doctor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for nursing practice students seeking a a doctor's degree.
It is hard to beat Creighton University if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in nursing practice. Located in the large city of Omaha, Creighton is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a doctorate in nursing practice from Creighton University
It is hard to beat Maryville University of Saint Louis if you want to pursue a doctor's degree in nursing practice. Maryville U is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Saint Louis.More information about a doctorate in nursing practice from Maryville University of Saint Louis
It is difficult to beat University of Kansas if you want to pursue a doctor's degree in nursing practice. Located in the small city of Lawrence, KU is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in nursing practice from University of Kansas
University of Iowa is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a doctor's degree in nursing practice. Located in the city of Iowa City, Iowa is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in nursing practice from University of Iowa
Located in the city of Omaha, UNMC is a public university with a small student population.More information about a doctorate in nursing practice from University of Nebraska Medical Center
UND is a fairly large public university located in the city of Grand Forks.More information about a doctorate in nursing practice from University of North Dakota
Capella University is a fairly large private for-profit university located in the large city of Minneapolis.More information about a doctorate in nursing practice from Capella University
Walden University is a fairly large private for-profit university located in the city of Minneapolis.More information about a doctorate in nursing practice from Walden University
St. Scholastica is a small private not-for-profit college located in the city of Duluth.More information about a doctorate in nursing practice from The College of Saint Scholastica
Nebraska Methodist College is a small private not-for-profit college located in the large city of Omaha.More information about a doctorate in nursing practice from Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health
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One of 23 majors within the Nursing area of study, Nursing Practice has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nurse Anesthetist | 221 |
| Nursing Science | 156 |
| Nursing Administration | 151 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | 131 |
| 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 |
