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2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k

15 Ranked Colleges
755 Degrees Awarded
$19,900 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking.

Nursing Practice is the 125th most popular major in the country with 7,550 degrees awarded in 2019-2020.

Across the Plains States region, there were 1,339 nursing practice graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 755 nursing practice graduates with average earnings and debt of $72,701 and $106,703 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking analyzed 15 colleges that offered a degree in nursing practice. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great nursing practice programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the nursing practice program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k.

Top 15 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Nursing Practice (Income $30-$48k) in the Plains States Region

#1

University of Missouri - St Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri
#14 in overall quality

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Missouri - St Louis landed the #1 spot on the list. This fairly large school is located in Saint Louis, Missouri, and it awarded 29 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees in 2019-2020.

UMSL also took the #14 spot in our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Missouri - St Louis are $30,154, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#2

University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, North Dakota
#7 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Dakota. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. UND is a public institution located in Grand Forks, North Dakota. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 16 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UND not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Dakota are $18,326, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#3

Pittsburg State University

Pittsburg, Kansas
#16 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Pittsburg State University. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Pittsburg State University is located in Pittsburg, Kansas and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 16 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees to qualified students.

Pitt State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #16 on our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Pitt State are $19,320, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Pittsburg State University Nursing Practice Report

#5 in overall quality

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Missouri - Kansas City landed the #4 spot on the list. UMKC is a fairly large school located in Kansas City, Missouri that handed out 53 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UMKC, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Missouri - Kansas City are $26,699.

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#10 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Missouri State University - Springfield. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k. Located in Springfield, Missouri, this large public school awarded 17 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s nursing practice students in 2019-2020.

Missouri State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #10 on our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Missouri State University - Springfield are $12,042, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#6

University of Iowa

Iowa City, Iowa
#6 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, University of Iowa did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Iowa City, Iowa, this large public school awarded 1 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s nursing practice students in 2019-2020.

Iowa did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Iowa are $27,613.

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#7

St Catherine University

Saint Paul, Minnesota
#13 in overall quality

St Catherine University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. St. Kate’s is a private not-for-profit institution located in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 25 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

St. Kate’s did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #13 on our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at St. Kate’s are $17,400, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#8

Washburn University

Topeka, Kansas
#17 in overall quality

Washburn University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #8. Topeka, Kansas is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s nursing practice degrees to 20 students in 2019-2020.

Washburn University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #17 on our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Washburn University are $19,206, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#9

University of Kansas

Lawrence, Kansas
#3 in overall quality

University of Kansas came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Lawrence, Kansas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s nursing practice degrees to 43 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at KU, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Kansas are $25,007, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#10

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis, Missouri
#4 in overall quality

Saint Louis University landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Saint Louis University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Saint Louis, Missouri. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

SLU also made our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list, coming in at #4. Average graduate tuition and fees at SLU are $22,074, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full SLU Nursing Practice Report

#11 in overall quality

Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Omaha, Nebraska is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s nursing practice degrees to 21 students in 2019-2020.

Nebraska Methodist College also took the #11 spot in our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Nebraska Methodist College are $12,438, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#12

Augsburg University

Minneapolis, Minnesota
#12 in overall quality

Augsburg University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Augsburg is a private not-for-profit institution located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The school has a small population, and it awarded 25 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Augsburg also made our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list, coming in at #12. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Augsburg are $13,165.

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#15 in overall quality

Graceland University - Lamoni came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Graceland University - Lamoni is located in Lamoni, Iowa and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 6 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees to qualified students.

Graceland Lamoni not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #15 on our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Graceland University - Lamoni are $17,647, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#14

Maryville University of Saint Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri
#6 in overall quality

Maryville University of Saint Louis came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Maryville U is a fairly large school located in Saint Louis, Missouri that handed out 38 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees in 2019-2020.

Maryville U also took the #6 spot in our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Maryville University of Saint Louis are $15,696, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Maryville University of Saint Louis Nursing Practice Report

#15

Creighton University

Omaha, Nebraska
#1 in overall quality

Creighton University landed the #15 spot on the 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Creighton is located in Omaha, Nebraska and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 32 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees to qualified students.

Creighton also made our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list, coming in at #1. Average graduate tuition and fees at Creighton are $18,528, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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Notes and References

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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