2024 Best Nursing Science Schools in the Plains States Region
10
Colleges in the Plains States Region
224
Nursing Science Degrees Awarded
A degree in
nursing science is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #162 out of 1506 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.
In 2024, College Factual analyzed 10 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Nursing Science Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 224 degrees in nursing science to qualified students.
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Choosing a Great Nursing Science School
The nursing science program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Nursing Science rankings. For our Best Overall Nursing Science School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.
Pick Your Nursing Science Degree Level
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Nursing Science Schools in the Plains States Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
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Best Schools for Nursing Science in the Plains States Region
If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the nursing science degrees they offer, see the list below.
10 Top Plains States Region Schools in Nursing Science
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In IA
University of Iowa is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in nursing science. Iowa is a very large public university located in the city of Iowa City. A Best Colleges rank of #84 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Iowa is a great university overall.
There were about 4 nursing science students who graduated with this degree at Iowa in the most recent year we have data available.
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It is hard to beat University of Nebraska Medical Center if you want to pursue a degree in nursing science. UNMC is a small public university located in the large city of Omaha.
There were approximately 4 nursing science students who graduated with this degree at UNMC in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in nursing science from University of Nebraska Medical Center
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In MN
44
Nursing Science Degrees Awarded
The College of Saint Scholastica is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in nursing science. Located in the city of Duluth, St. Scholastica is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #296 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means St. Scholastica is a great college overall.
There were approximately 44 nursing science students who graduated with this degree at St. Scholastica in the most recent year we have data available.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In MO
University of Missouri - Kansas City is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in nursing science. UMKC is a large public university located in the city of Kansas City. This university ranks 12th out of 48 schools for overall quality in the state of Missouri.
There were about 5 nursing science students who graduated with this degree at UMKC in the most recent year we have data available.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In MN
48
Nursing Science Degrees Awarded
Walden University is a good decision for students interested in a degree in nursing science. Located in the city of Minneapolis, Walden University is a private for-profit university with a very large student population.
There were approximately 48 nursing science students who graduated with this degree at Walden University in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in nursing science from Walden University
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In KS
University of Kansas is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in nursing science. KU is a fairly large public university located in the city of Lawrence. A Best Colleges rank of #141 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means KU is a great university overall.
There were about 16 nursing science students who graduated with this degree at KU in the most recent year we have data available.
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UMSL is a large public university located in the suburb of Saint Louis. A Best Colleges rank of #405 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UMSL is a great university overall.
There were approximately 6 nursing science students who graduated with this degree at UMSL in the most recent data year.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In MN
Located in the city of Mankato, Minnesota State Mankato is a public university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #351 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Minnesota State Mankato is a great university overall.
There were approximately 18 nursing science students who graduated with this degree at Minnesota State Mankato in the most recent data year.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In MN
Located in the city of Saint Paul, Metro State is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. This university ranks 22nd out of 52 schools for overall quality in the state of Minnesota.
There were roughly 14 nursing science students who graduated with this degree at Metro State in the most recent data year.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In KS
39
Nursing Science Degrees Awarded
FHSU is a large public university located in the town of Hays. This university ranks 4th out of 47 colleges for overall quality in the state of Kansas.
There were approximately 39 nursing science students who graduated with this degree at FHSU in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in nursing science from Fort Hays State University
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