2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Nursing Practice in the Plains States Region
With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region” ranking is part of that endeavor.
In 2019-2020, 7,550 people earned their degree in nursing practice, making the major the 125th most popular in the United States.
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” ranking analyzed 17 colleges that offered a degree in nursing practice. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality nursing practice programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.
To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the nursing practice program at the school. See our ranking methodology to learn more.
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Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region
The colleges and universities below are the best for plains states region doctor’s degree nursing practice students.
Top 18 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Nursing Practice in the Plains States Region
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Capella University. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region. Capella University is a private for-profit institution located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The school has a large population, and it awarded 173 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.
Capella University also made our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list, coming in at #8. Average graduate tuition and fees at Capella University are $14,767, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Creighton University. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region list. This medium-sized school is located in Omaha, Nebraska, and it awarded 32 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees in 2019-2020.
Creighton also took the #1 spot in our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Creighton University are $18,528, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Walden University. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region list. Walden University is a large school located in Minneapolis, Minnesota that handed out 187 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees in 2019-2020.
Walden University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 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 Walden University are $10,716.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Missouri State University - Springfield. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region. Located in Springfield, Missouri, this large public school awarded 17 degrees to qualified doctorate’s nursing practice students in 2019-2020.
Missouri State also took the #10 spot in our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Missouri State are $12,042, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region. Located in Omaha, Nebraska, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 21 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s nursing practice students in 2019-2020.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at Nebraska Methodist College, the school also landed the #11 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 Nebraska Methodist College are $12,438.
Maryville University of Saint Louis did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #6. Maryville University of Saint Louis is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Saint Louis, Missouri. It awarded 38 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees in 2019-2020.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at Maryville U, the school also landed the #6 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 Maryville University of Saint Louis are $15,696.
University of North Dakota ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region list. This fairly large school is located in Grand Forks, North Dakota, and it awarded 16 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees in 2019-2020.
UND also took the #7 spot in our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UND are $18,326, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
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Augsburg University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #8. Located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 25 degrees to qualified doctorate’s nursing practice students in 2019-2020.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at Augsburg, the school also landed the #12 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 Augsburg are $13,165.
St Catherine University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region list. St. Kate’s is located in Saint Paul, Minnesota and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 25 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees to qualified students.
St. Kate’s not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 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 St. Kate’s are $17,400.
University of Kansas came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region ranking. This large school is located in Lawrence, Kansas, and it awarded 43 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees in 2019-2020.
KU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Kansas are $25,007, but some majors have different tuition rates.
Saint Louis University landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region ranking. Saint Louis, Missouri is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s nursing practice degrees to 6 students in 2019-2020.
SLU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at SLU are $22,074, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
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With a ranking of #12, University of Nebraska Medical Center did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region list. UNMC is a public institution located in Omaha, Nebraska. The school has a small population, and it awarded 47 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.
UNMC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 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 Nebraska Medical Center are $26,961.
Graceland University - Lamoni did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #13. Graceland Lamoni is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Lamoni, Iowa. It awarded 6 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees in 2019-2020.
In addition to being on our plains states region doctor’s degree nursing practice students list, Graceland Lamoni has also earned the #15 rank in our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Graceland University - Lamoni are $17,647, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
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University of Missouri - Kansas City came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region ranking. UMKC is a fairly large school located in Kansas City, Missouri that handed out 53 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees in 2019-2020.
UMKC did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Missouri - Kansas City are $26,699, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
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With a ranking of #15, Pittsburg State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region list. Located in Pittsburg, Kansas, this medium-sized public school handed out 16 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s nursing practice students in 2019-2020.
Pitt State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #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 some majors have different tuition rates.
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Washburn University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #16. Washburn University is located in Topeka, Kansas and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 20 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees to qualified students.
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. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Washburn University are $19,206.
University of Missouri - St Louis did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #17. Saint Louis, Missouri is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s nursing practice degrees to 29 students in 2019-2020.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at UMSL, the school also landed 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 you may pay more or less depending on your major.
University of Iowa did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #17. Located in Iowa City, Iowa, this large public school handed out 1 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s nursing practice students in 2019-2020.
Iowa also took the #6 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 Iowa are $27,613.
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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%.
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- *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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