by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 98 schools in the Plains States Region to determine which ones were the best for bachelor's degree seekers in the field of registered nursing. Combined, these schools handed out 14,395 bachelor's degrees in registered nursing to qualified students.
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The registered nursing bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality registered nursing program can vary widely even among the top schools. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
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 ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
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 colleges for registered nursing students working on their bachelor's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Registered Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
To further help you make the college decision, we've developed a unique tool called College Combat that allows you to compare schools based on the factors that matter the most to you. Go ahead and give it a try, or bookmark the link so you can check it out later.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for registered nursing students seeking a a bachelor's degree. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.
Creighton University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in registered nursing. Creighton is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Omaha.More information about a bachelor’s in registered nursing from Creighton University
Capella University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in registered nursing. 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 bachelor’s in registered nursing from Capella University
Every student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in registered nursing needs to look into University of Nebraska Medical Center. UNMC is a small public university located in the city of Omaha.More information about a bachelor’s in registered nursing from University of Nebraska Medical Center
It's difficult to beat University of Iowa if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in registered nursing. Iowa is a very large public university located in the city of Iowa City.More information about a bachelor’s in registered nursing from University of Iowa
Located in the city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in registered nursing from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
KU is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Lawrence.More information about a bachelor’s in registered nursing from University of Kansas
SLU is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Saint Louis.More information about a bachelor’s in registered nursing from Saint Louis University
Winona State is a moderately-sized public university located in the town of Winona.More information about a bachelor’s in registered nursing from Winona State University
Mizzou is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of Columbia.More information about a bachelor’s in registered nursing from University of Missouri - Columbia
Located in the city of Grand Forks, UND is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in registered nursing from University of North Dakota
Located in the city of Waterloo, Allen College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in registered nursing from Allen College
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 bachelor’s in registered nursing from Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health
South Dakota State is a large public university located in the remote town of Brookings.More information about a bachelor’s in registered nursing from South Dakota State University
Located in the small city of Duluth, St. Scholastica is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in registered nursing from The College of Saint Scholastica
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Registered Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Maryville University of Saint Louis | Saint Louis, MO |
| 16 | Minnesota State University - Mankato | Mankato, MN |
| 16 | Walden University | Minneapolis, MN |
| 17 | Clarkson College | Omaha, NE |
| 18 | University of Missouri - Kansas City | Kansas City, MO |
| 19 | Rockhurst University | Kansas City, MO |
| 20 | College of Saint Benedict | Saint Joseph, MN |
| 21 | St Catherine University | Saint Paul, MN |
| 22 | Mount Marty University | Yankton, SD |
| 23 | University of Mary | Bismarck, ND |
| 24 | Webster University | Saint Louis, MO |
Explore the best registered nursing schools for a specific state in the Plains States Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 475 | 2,586 |
| Minnesota | 446 | 6,429 |
| Iowa | 403 | 1,347 |
| Kansas | 352 | 1,404 |
| Nebraska | 331 | 1,225 |
| North Dakota | 251 | 589 |
| South Dakota | 237 | 814 |
Registered Nursing is one of 23 different types of Nursing programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 627 |
| Nursing Practice | 464 |
| Nursing Administration | 87 |
| Nursing Science | 4 |
