by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 50 schools in the Plains States Region to determine which ones were the best for doctor's degree seekers in the field of health professions. Combined, these schools handed out 9,677 doctor's degrees in health professions to qualified students.
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Your choice of health professions for getting your doctor's degree school matters. Important measures of a quality health professions program can vary widely even among the top schools. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
The overall quality of a doctor's degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their doctor's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. That is, everyone wants their doctor's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for health professions students working on their doctor's degree.
The health professions school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Health Professions Doctor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in health professions.
Any student who is interested in a doctor's degree in health professions needs to take a look at A T Still University of Health Sciences. Located in the remote town of Kirksville, A T Still University of Health Sciences is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a doctorate in health professions from A T Still University of Health Sciences
It is hard to beat Mayo Clinic School of Medicine if you want to pursue a doctor's degree in health professions. Mayo Clinic School of Medicine is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Rochester.More information about a doctorate in health professions from Mayo Clinic School of Medicine
It is difficult to beat Washington University in St Louis if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in health professions. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, WUSTL is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in health professions from Washington University in St Louis
Palmer College of Chiropractic - Davenport is a wonderful choice for individuals interested in a doctor's degree in health professions. Palmer College of Chiropractic - Davenport is a small private not-for-profit college located in the city of Davenport.More information about a doctorate in health professions from Palmer College of Chiropractic - Davenport
Creighton is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Omaha.More information about a doctorate in health professions from Creighton University
Located in the city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in health professions from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Mount Marty is a small private not-for-profit university located in the remote town of Yankton.More information about a doctorate in health professions from Mount Marty University
Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, Maryville U is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a doctorate in health professions from Maryville University of Saint Louis
UNMC is a small public university located in the city of Omaha.More information about a doctorate in health professions from University of Nebraska Medical Center
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 doctorate in health professions from The College of Saint Scholastica
Explore the best health professions schools for a specific state in the Plains States Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 27 | 2,281 |
| Missouri | 27 | 3,151 |
| Kansas | 26 | 802 |
| Iowa | 26 | 1,671 |
| Nebraska | 24 | 1,058 |
| North Dakota | 21 | 320 |
| South Dakota | 15 | 263 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medicine | 2,453 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 1,891 |
| Nursing | 1,518 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 1,279 |
| Chiropractic | 1,114 |
| Dentistry | 559 |
| Public Health | 247 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 130 |
| Communication Sciences | 129 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 92 |
